Assistant City Prosecutor: Trials, Appeals & Research

City of Glendale, AZ; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glendale, AZ is seeking an Assistant City Prosecutor to perform professional prosecution work, review materials, conduct trials, and draft motions and appeals. Requires a law degree and State Bar admission in Arizona or pending admission, with strong criminal law knowledge and courtroom practice.

The position is FLSA Exempt and graded 415 with an annual salary of $110,139 - $146,853, offering a comprehensive benefits package and retirement through ASRS. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited school of law and admission (or pending admission) to the State Bar of Arizona.
• Demonstrated familiarity with criminal law, rules of evidence, legal research, and courtroom practice.
• Knowledge of federal, state and City criminal codes and procedures.

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 correspondence and pre-trial conference materials.
• Reviews cases forwarded by Glendale Police Department and other departments to determine whether to prosecute.
• Researches case law, writes appellate briefs, and provides written responses to motions.
• Argues motions before the court and reviews dismissed cases for possible re-filing.
• Maintains daily public message regarding cases going to trial and retrieves case files.

Skills

Criminal law

Courtroom practice

Legal research

Rules of evidence

Education

JD / law degree

Job description

City of Glendale, AZ is seeking an Assistant City Prosecutor to perform professional prosecution work, review materials, conduct trials, and draft motions and appeals. Requires a law degree and State Bar admission in Arizona or pending admission, with strong criminal law knowledge and courtroom practice.

The position is FLSA Exempt and graded 415 with an annual salary of $110,139 - $146,853, offering a comprehensive benefits package and retirement through ASRS. Open until filled.