Municipal Prosecutor

City-of-Akron,-O; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Akron Department of Law seeks an energetic, organized attorney to prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases in Akron Municipal Court. Proficiency in courtroom skills, legal research and writing, and strong communication is essential.

Under supervision of the Director of Law and Chief City Prosecutor, the Assistant City Prosecutor will handle prosecutions for multiple jurisdictions and provide PLA services 24/7. JD and Ohio license required; salary $70,000–$85,000.

Qualifications

• JD required from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Ohio (Supreme Court of Ohio).
• Strong courtroom, research, and writing abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases for Akron and surrounding jurisdictions.
• Provide police legal advisement (PLA) 24/7 on a rotating on-call schedule.

Skills

Courtroom skills

Legal research and writing

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in Ohio

Job description

The City of Akron Department of Law is seeking an energetic, motivated, organized and focused attorney to prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases in the City of Akron Municipal Court. Applicants should excel in courtroom skills, legal research and writing, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving.

A Municipal Prosecutor is under the general supervision of the Director of Law and the Chief City Prosecutor. Assistant City Prosecutor duties include but are not limited to:

• Prosecuting misdemeanor cases for jurisdictions of Akron, Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield, Springfield, Lakemore and Mogadore
• Providing police legal advisement (PLA) services 24/7 on a rotating on-call schedule
• Researching and analyzing ordinances, statutes, case law, administrative opinions, rules of procedure and evidence and drafting legal memoranda thereon
• Interacting extensively with the public, other members of the Bar, judges, court personnel, and police officers and inspectors
• Researching, analyzing, and drafting criminal complaints
• Performing legal research and preparing formal and informal legal opinions regarding criminal and municipal law

This is an unclassified position.

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law
• Member in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio and licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio

Salary range - $70,000 - $85,000 (commensurate with experience)