Assistant City Prosecutor (Assistant City Attorney II, Prosecutor - NC)

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office seeks a dynamic prosecutor to join a team of dedicated professionals who make a difference in our city. The position offers immediate courtroom experience, support for victims, and opportunities for growth and development.

Contributions

• Negotiate plea agreements to improve the lives of the parties involved and our community.
• Participate in arraignments and pretrial-disposition conferences.
• Conduct bench and jury trials, participate in motion hearings and oral arguments, and cover daily court appearances.
• Discuss, research, and present analysis of legal issues.
• Review and/or initiate charges.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a practicing attorney.
• An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered, including trial practice/clinical programs, moot court experience, law school prosecution internships, and clerkships.
• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Experience in legal research and the independent handling of trial work up to the jury trials, contested case or appeal level.
• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience is not a prerequisite, but an aptitude for trial advocacy and familiarity with trial procedure is viewed favorably.
• Trial-practice classes, moot-court experience, and law-school prosecution-internship experience is viewed favorably.
• Prior prosecution experience is valued.
• Experience in legal research is highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits

Pay Range: $97,364.80 to $137,009.60 annually
Hiring Range: $97,364.80 to $124,259.20 annually
Benefits: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions, choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans, wellness incentive of up to $720 annually, dental, vision, and life insurance options, employer-paid long-term disability, free bus/light rail pass, tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year, paid time off including 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, 15 sick days and personal leave days, paid parental leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks), federal student loan forgiveness offered through Savi.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the required information online and attach your cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should highlight your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the qualifications. Only the highest qualified candidates will be posted to the eligible to hire list. For assistance, visit Arizona at Work.