Closing Date: 28th April, 2024

Description:

About This Position:
Do you view prosecution as a career? Are you ready to make a difference in our City, while working for one of Forbes 2023 America's Best In-State Employers? Apply today to be a prosecutor with the City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office and join a team of dedicated and committed professionals who make a difference in our City. Together we will work towards making Phoenix a stronger, safer community.

The City Prosecutor's Office offers a fast-paced criminal litigation practice which handles the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix, such as assault, shoplift, theft, prostitution, driving under the influence, and other criminal offenses. As a prosecutor you will have the opportunity to gain immediate courtroom experience with bench and jury trials; empower victims through support and resources; and engage with communities and neighborhoods.

This position offers work that fulfills a greater purpose and has opportunities for growth and development. In addition, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a traditional pension, a choice of medical plans, paid time off - including paid parental leave, payment of bar dues, potential for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness, and other benefits.

This dynamic position includes the following contributions:

Negotiating plea agreements designed to improve the lives of the parties involved, as well as our community.
Participating in arraignments and pretrial-disposition conferences.
Conducting bench and jury trials, participating in motion hearings and oral arguments, and covering daily court appearances.
Discussing, researching, and presenting analysis of legal issues.
Reviewing and/or initiating charges.

We encourage all applicants interested in employment in the City of Phoenix Law Department to apply. This includes applicants who took the Arizona State Bar exams in February 2024, and are awaiting the results.

Ideal Candidate:

Displays sound judgment.
Interacts professionally and effectively with victims, defendants, witnesses, office staff, co-workers, attorneys, judges, and court personnel.
Works well within a team atmosphere.
Clearly communicates orally and in writing.
Has ability to independently handle trial work, contested case matters, and/or appellate matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience as a practicing attorney. An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered, including, but not limited to, 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. Please include your Arizona State Bar license number on resume or cover letter along with the date you received your Bar number.
The City job description can be found here.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.
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Preferred Qualifications:
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Trial experience is not a prerequisite; however, 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.