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Assistant City Prosecutor

Apply locations City of Tucson - Prosecutor's Office time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR-1001005

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Works in the civil or criminal divisions of the City Attorney's office under supervision of more senior and experienced attorneys. Prepares cases for all phases of misdemeanor court and dispenses advice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work is performed under the supervision of senior and experienced attorneys. This position does not supervise.
• Represents the State at various hearings and court appearances to include video review hearings, tracks felony cases with associated misdemeanants, animal forfeiture hearings, and other cases/hearings as assigned. Conducts plea negotiations with defense attorneys and unrepresented defendants.
• Reviews and evaluates police reports and relevant charges. Researches, reviews and analyzes case law, applying facts from police reports, interviews, body worn camera, and other evidence. Drafts legal motions, responses to defense motions, and legal memorandum.
• Represents the State in jury trials, bench trials and hearings by appearing in court, making oral arguments before the court, collecting testimony from witnesses and victims, and making legal objections.
• Assists with training newly hired prosecutors. Conducts office trainings as assigned.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title: Assistant City Attorney

Department Name : City Attorney

Recruiter Name: Diane Webster (103469)

Recruiter Email: ...@tucsonaz.gov

FLSA: Exempt

Position Type: Regular

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Full Hourly Range: $35.37 - 61.01 USD

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.

With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

POSTING INFORMATION

Posting Close Date:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.

Special Instructions: A legal writing sample must be uploaded with resume and cover letter as one PDF document composed within the last 2 years (maximum 10 pages). The legal writing sample may include actual work done as a law clerk, lawyer, or alternatively, it may be work done in law school.

This is an open and continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed 30 days from the opening date, and the first Monday of each month thereafter.

The starting salary for this position is $78,560.

The City of Tucson will be instituting the Arizona Supreme Court's Certified Limited Practice Graduate, pursuant to Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39(c), for recent law school graduates. If applying pursuant to Rule 39(c) or with a letter recommending admission from the Arizona Supreme Court's Committee on Character and Fitness, applicant must obtain Arizona State Bar License within six months of the date of hire.

*Applicants who have sat for the Arizona Bar Exam and have received a letter recommending admission from the Arizona Supreme Court's Committee on Character and Fitness but have not yet received their Arizona State Bar License are eligible to be considered.

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.