Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY PROSECUTOR

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning Monday, January 30, 2023.

Salary Range:

$99,611 to $154,137 Annually

Starting salary negotiable depending on experience.

Department / Division:

City Attorneys Office / Criminal Division

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday thru Friday

Job Number:

RC#901742

DESCRIPTION

Represent the City in criminal litigation in State and Federal court; prepare pleadings, substantive and procedural motions, discovery and trial exhibits and filings; and try cases until dismissed, settled or determined by court or jury.

Represent the City in State and Federal Appellate court and in arbitration matters; perform legal research; and prepare appellate briefs and oral arguments.

Prosecute traffic, criminal code and zoning violations and comparable cases in City courts; prepare legal pleadings; research technical and scientific aspects of evidence; negotiate plea agreements; formulate trial strategies; and interview and prepare witnesses to testify at trial.

Contact attorneys and defendants regarding pending cases; collect and provide discovery to defendants and defense attorneys; determine amounts and appropriateness of restitution to be paid by defendant to victims of crimes; monitor compliance with ordered restitution payment; determine terms and conditions of probation; and monitor compliance.

Attend meetings with department officials and employees to discuss legal questions, code enforcement policies, personnel policies, impacts of planning decisions and procedures to be followed in various actions.

When called upon, mentor and assist in the professional development of less-experienced attorneys on staff.

Assist in the supervision and evaluation of support staff in the City Attorneys Office.

Monitor new legislation and recently decided case law; and attend continuing legal education seminars; attend Council meetings as needed.

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

At the entry level, one (1) year of responsible legal experience in criminal or civil litigation/transactional, three (3) years preferred. For positions opened above entry-level, a minimum of three (3) years of professional legal experience, five (5) years preferred, including criminal or civil litigation/transactional and legal research. Trial experience and/or civil litigation experience strongly preferred.

Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicants full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

Criminal history background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are considered confidential.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.