Assistant City Prosecutor I

Description/Duties

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.

This recruitment will used to fill one vacancy, as well as establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies. First review of applications will be Monday, February 9, 2026, and weekly thereafter.

An Assistant City Prosecutor I performs entry-level, professional legal work in the preparation and prosecution of cases in municipal court. An attorney in this class is given an extensive orientation in criminal prosecution activities and the various components of the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include:

• negotiating cases and plea agreements;
• conducting bench and jury trials;
• presenting motions, pleadings, and arguments in court;
• interviewing witnesses, Police Officers, victims, and others.

This class is also responsible for performing some appellate work and related duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualification Required. Graduation from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctorate Degree.

Special Requirements. Active membership in the Arizona State Bar Association at the time of hire.

For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa.

Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Some (6 months - 1 year) experience in the practice of law, including trial work, as a legal intern, law clerk, or practicing attorney is preferred.

A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits

A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.

Employee Values

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Application Questions

• Have you graduated from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctor Degree? Ensure you detail your degree information on your application.
• Are you currently or will you be an active member in the Arizona State Bar Association at the time of hire? Ensure you detail your certification information on your application.
• How much work experience do you have in the practice of law, including trial work, as a legal intern, law clerk, or practicing attorney? Please detail your experience on your application. If none, type, N/A.
• Please detail your work experience in the practice of law, including trial work, as a legal intern, law clerk, or practicing attorney, including names of all employer(s). Please also detail this on your application. If none, type, N/A.
• For which vacancy would you like to be considered? Please select all that apply.

Contact Information

• Employer: City of Mesa
• Address: PO Box 1466, Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466
• Phone: 480-644-2758, 480-644-3240