Assistant Prosecutor I​/II

Position: Assistant City Prosecutor I/II

About the Position

Performs expert professional legal work in preparing and prosecuting cases. Conducts criminal trials and pre‑trial hearings; prepares and negotiates criminal cases for trial; interviews witnesses, victims, and police officers; presents arguments in court; and prepares written motions, pleadings, arguments, and other memoranda. Works independently on cases and legal assignments within the guidelines of established office policies, court procedures, and the rules of evidence and procedure.

May be responsible for special program areas such as the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Victims’ Rights, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Prosecutions, or Community Prosecution.

Assistant City Prosecutor I

• $ – $145,51680 annually
• A mid‑point salary may be up to the mid‑point depending on experience and internal equity. The mid‑point salary is $.

Assistant City Prosecutor II

• $ – $ annually
• Mid‑point salary is $.

The City of Scottsdale offers:

• 12 Paid Holidays, including 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual – 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately after accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual – 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately after accrual
• Medical (including behavioral health), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement – $2,500/year
• Participation in AZ State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions (12%) including Long‑Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentives
• Access to several city‑owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Education and Experience Asst City Prosecutor I

Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.

Asst City Prosecutor II

• Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association
• Two years’ experience in the practice of law to include trial work.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Current membership in the Arizona State Bar Association.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment, regardless of approval for remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

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The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full to be considered. Please complete each section and answer all questions thoroughly. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Drug Screen
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

Please note that years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full‑time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part‑time positions. While work experience may substitute for education, education may not be substituted for experience, depending on the job classification.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made for an “otherwise qualified applicant” with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Requests for accommodations should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange. Persons with a disability may contact Human Resources at (480) 312‑2491. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1‑800‑367‑8939) may contact HR at (480) 312‑2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as needed.

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