Assistant Town Prosecutor

Town of Oro Valley; Arizona; On-site; USD 104,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Oro Valley seeks an experienced prosecutor to prosecute civil and misdemeanor offenses under the direction of the Town Attorney. You will conduct legal research, prepare opinions, and appear in court to advocate on behalf of the town.

You will oversee daily prosecution work, train police and staff on prosecution activities, and stay current with legislation affecting criminal cases. A JD and AZ bar license are required, with experience in municipal prosecution.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years’ experience in criminal prosecution.
• Must possess and maintain a license to practice law in Arizona.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research and prepares legal reports, papers and opinions.
• Applies extensive knowledge in prosecution of civil and misdemeanor violations.
• Appears in courts to prosecute criminal cases.
• Prepares plea offers and related prosecution lists.
• Meets with Court personnel, attorneys, victims, defendants, and officers to discuss criminal law matters.
• Oversees daily prosecution work of assigned staff.
• Maintains professional licensing and attends CLE hours and events.
• Reviews legislation and professional articles affecting criminal prosecution.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Legal research

Courtroom experience

Criminal prosecution

Statutes and regulations knowledge

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Instruction and training

Education

Juris Doctorate

Arizona Bar License

Tools

Courtroom IT

Job description

First review of applications September 9, 2026

Full Salary Range: $104,453 - $156,680

Expected Hiring Range: $104,453 - $130,566

Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications

Under the direction of the Town Attorney, engages and prosecutes civil and misdemeanor violations in the Oro Valley Town Court and other courts as necessary.

• Conducts legal research and prepares legal reports, papers and opinions.
• Appears in courts to administer criminal prosecution.
• Participates in creating plea offer and other lists for the office.
• Applies extensive knowledge, skills and abilities in carrying out broad operations, projects and work assignments.
• Meets with the Court, attorneys, victims, defendants, civilians, witnesses and police officers and police administration and staff to discuss matters pertaining to criminal law.
• Participates in prosecution investigation, file review, charging, dismissals, case preparation, trial work, appeals and legislative analysis.
• Plans, organizes, implements and seeks alternative approaches to prosecution activities and administrative functions.
• Prepares and provides training related to prosecution activities for police officers and other prosecutors and staff.
• Works with and oversees daily prosecution work of assigned staff.
• Responsible for maintaining professional licensing, including attending CLE hours and attendance at professional organization events.
• Reviews legislation and professional articles affecting criminal prosecution.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in a proper and professional manner.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable Town, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations governing municipal law and prosecution matters.
• Knowledge of judicial procedures, rules of evidence and methods of legal research.
• Knowledge of personal computer hardware and software. Ability to use computers in a courtroom setting.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing and organizing facts and evidence.
• Skill in interpreting laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Skill in performing varied duties requiring many different and unrelated approaches and methods applied to a broad range of activities requiring a substantial depth of analysis.
• Skill in preparing court documents and legal opinions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• A Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years’ experience in criminal prosecution.
• Must possess at time of application and maintain throughout the term of employment in this position, a license to practice law in the state of Arizona.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Work is mostly performed in an indoor environment but may have incidental outdoor assignments.
• Regular and reliable attendance; may work remotely with permission; may work more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required.