Assistant Prosecutor

Overview

The Assistant City Prosecutor prosecutes misdemeanor criminal, civil traffic, and municipal code and zoning cases with the goal of administering justice and advocating for victims' rights.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years’ experience in Prosecution and/or Criminal Defense, as well as experience conducting Bench and Jury Trials, and managing pre-trial conferences. The candidate will need to possess strong communication skills in speaking with represented as well as unrepresented defendants. A familiarity with Criminal Motion Practice and “Prosecutor by Karpel” or a similar case management system is preferred.

Position requires a valid Arizona Bar License in good standing.

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

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• Initiates criminal, city code, or probation violation charges; reviews investigations from various law enforcement agencies for legal and factual sufficiency; confirms that cases are misdemeanor-appropriate and not felony-eligible; performs legal research and writes legal memorandums documenting reasons for case dispositions; notifies victims of criminal charges, their rights, and educate victims on the criminal justice system; prepares and files charging documents with the court;
  
  and ensures proper service of summons/petitions and the issuance of warrants.
• Reviews/prepares cases for arraignments, pre-trial conferences, and probation violation; reviews investigations for legal and factual sufficiency; formulates plea offers; prepares any amendments or allegations; contacts victims, explains victims’ rights and gathers input for possible plea offers; works with victims and victim advocates to ensure that victims’ rights are recognized and followed; corresponds with witnesses and defense bar; and monitors probation cases.
• Conducts arraignments and pre-trial conferences; presents arguments and sentencing recommendations to the court; makes recommendations for conditions of release; negotiates plea agreements; and ensures defendants understand their legal rights and alternatives.
• Prepares cases for trial/restitution/sentencing/probation hearings; subpoenas witnesses; obtains and evaluates physical evidence; discusses case and trial procedure/strategy with victims, law/code enforcement, and witnesses; interviews defense witnesses; prepares a theory or theme for the case and anticipates legal problems or objections and performs legal research when necessary; files appropriate pre-trial motions if applicable.
• Conducts bench trials, jury trials, and probation violation hearings; litigates cases; ensures a proper legal record; and advocates for victim rights.
• Possesses the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment as well as effectively collaborate with a team-oriented office.
• Researches legal motions, appeals, special actions, and petitions for review in response to defense or in support of the State’s position; writes legal motions, appeals, special actions, and petitions for review; and presents oral arguments to Municipal, Superior, Court of Appeals, and Arizona Supreme Courts.
• Attends law/code enforcement meetings; advises law/code enforcement of new laws, cases, and legal challenges; prepares advisory legal memorandums for law/code enforcement; advises law/code enforcement regarding alternative methods and procedures that would assist in successful prosecution; assists in the training of law/code enforcement officers; responds to law enforcement officers’ questions/concerns and explains legal reasoning regarding disposition of cases; and reviews legislation and determines how it will impact criminal/code prosecution.
• Participates in competency hearings; reviews mental health reports; prepares necessary legal motions; argues State’s legal position; and advocates for victim safety.

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires specialized…