Assistant City Prosecutor: Trial & Appellate Work

City of Glendale (AZ)

Glendale (AZ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 147,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The City of Glendale (AZ) seeks an Assistant City Prosecutor to perform professional-level prosecution work, including reviewing case materials, conducting trials, drafting motions and appeals, and related duties. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted (or pending admission) to the State Bar of Arizona.

This FLSA-exempt position is Grade 415 with an annual salary between $110,139 and $146,853. Benefits, retirement, and leave policies apply.

Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited school of law and admitted (or pending admission) to the State Bar of Arizona.
Familiar with criminal law, rules of evidence, legal research, and courtroom practice.

Responsibilities

Prepares and appears for court hearings including arraignments, pre-trial conferences, restitution hearings and identification hearings; Tries jury and non-jury trials with defendants and/or attorneys.
Reviews the file on each case including police reports, previous convictions, body worn cameras and other evidence. Responds to motions from defense attorneys; prepares any necessary correspondence and prepares for the pre-trial conference.
Reviews cases forwarded by the Glendale Police Department, Code Enforcement Department and other departments as required and makes the determination whether to prosecute.
Researches case law, writes appellate briefs and provides written responses to motions.
Argues motions before the court.