Assistant City Prosecutor I

City of Mesa; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Assistant City Prosecutor I to join their team. This role involves preparing and prosecuting cases in municipal court, negotiating plea agreements, and conducting trials. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctorate and be active members of the Arizona State Bar Association. The position offers a competitive salary range with opportunities for advancement to higher classifications based on performance. Join a team that values knowledge, respect, and integrity while making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree required.
• Active membership in the Arizona State Bar Association at hire.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate cases and plea agreements effectively.
• Conduct bench and jury trials with professionalism.
• Present motions and arguments in court.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Trial Advocacy

Legal Research

Interviewing Skills

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Job description

Salary Range and Growth Potential: It is anticipated that an entry-level prosector will start at a salary around $103,000. The salary range for this Assistant City Prosecutor I position is $80,196 - $118,687 annually, with the potential to advance by noncompetitive promotion to Assistant City Prosecutor II ($88,397 - $130,824 annually) and to Assistant City Prosecutor III ($102,353 - $151,478 annually) upon meeting specific criteria-based promotion requirements.

This recruitment will used to fill one vacancy, as well as establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies. First review of applications will be Monday, March 24, 2025, and weekly thereafter.

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.

An Assistant City Prosecutor I performs entry-level, professional legal work in the preparation and prosecution of cases in municipal court. Responsibilities include:

1. Negotiating cases and plea agreements;
2. Conducting bench and jury trials;
3. Presenting motions, pleadings, and arguments in court;
4. Interviewing witnesses, Police Officers, victims, and others;
5. Performing some appellate work and related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from the next higher-level classification, Assistant City Prosecutor II, by the latter's increased responsibilities and greater degree of legal and administrative knowledge and expertise. Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Assistant City Prosecutor II upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. This class is supervised by a Deputy City Prosecutor who reviews work closely during initial training; however, incumbents may receive functional supervision from an Assistant City Prosecutor II or an Assistant City Prosecutor III on a special project basis. This class is FLSA exempt-professional. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt).

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Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualification Required: Graduation from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctorate Degree.

Special Requirements: Active membership in the Arizona State Bar Association at the time of hire. An individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa.

Preferred/Desirable Qualification: Some (6 months - 1 year) experience in the practice of law, including trial work, as a legal intern, law clerk, or practicing attorney is preferred.

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