Assistant Prosecutor
Description
The Criminal Division of the City of Cleveland's Law Department is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, ethical attorney to serve as a full-time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The City of Cleveland Prosecutor's Office offers broad exposure to the legal profession in an environment widely renowned for its challenge, excellence, creativity, integrity, decency and public service. The incumbent will prosecute misdemeanor violations of Cleveland Codified Ordinances and the Ohio Revised Code in the Cleveland Municipal Court, Ohio 8th District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. These misdemeanors include, but not limited to, traffic violations, assault, domestic violence, disorderly conduct, and theft. Prosecutors will be tasked with reviewing police reports for the determination of criminal charges and drafting of those charges. Prosecutors are also tasked with reviewing Cleveland police reports for referral of matters to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office for felony charges.
Examples of Duties
- Hard-working and proficient
- Able to work well as a team member in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Collaborative and problem-solving mindset
Supplemental Information
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
Employer
The City of Cleveland
Address
601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone
216-664-2493