Assistant City Prosecutor

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Posting Close Date:
Application and Special Instructions
Please submit a chronological resume and a cover letter with your application.

This position is on-site at City Hall. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at this time.

The Tucson City Prosecutor's Office is an Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Program (ALAP) qualifying employer and will accept applicants who qualify for the ALAP certification and licensing. Applicants who have sat for the Arizona Bar Exam and have received a letter recommending admission from the Arizona Supreme Court's Committee on Character and Fitness but have not yet received their Arizona State Bar License are eligible to be considered for the position. Applicants who have not yet obtained their Arizona State Bar License, please submit the letter recommending admission from the Arizona Supreme Court's Committee on Character and Fitness at the time of your interview.

This is open continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed in the first week of each month until the position is filled.

Assessment and Interview Information:
Highest-scoring applicants will be invited to an assessment and panel interview. The interview and the assessment will be held in person at City Court on the same day. Interview and assessment details will be shared at the time of invitation.

The eligibility list established from this process may be used to fill positions as they become available over the next six (6) months.

Recruiter Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Ankita Bhargava at LBS_HR@tucsonaz.gov.

About this Job:
Position Specific Summary
The Assistant City Prosecutor position in the Criminal Division of the City Attorney's Office prepares cases for all phases of misdemeanor prosecution. Performs professional level legal prosecution work involving, research, trials, appeals, and other activities related to criminal prosecution.

Work is performed under the supervision of Principal Assistant Prosecuting City Attorney. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represents the State at various hearings and court appearances to include video review hearings, tracks felony cases with associated misdemeanants, animal forfeiture hearings, and other cases/hearings as assigned. Conducts plea negotiations with defense attorneys and unrepresented defendants.
• Reviews and evaluates police reports and relevant charges. Researches, reviews and analyzes case law, applying facts from police reports, interviews, body worn camera, and other evidence. Drafts legal motions, responses to defense motions, and legal memorandum.
• Represents the State in jury trials, bench trials and hearings by appearing in court, making oral arguments before the court, collecting testimony from witnesses and victims, and making legal objections.
• Assists with training newly hired prosecutors. Conducts office trainings as assigned
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Mostly office environment.
• All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctorate
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
• License/Certifications: A valid and unrestricted driver's license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Recent criminal law experience which may include:

• A certificate in Criminal Law and Policy (information from UA Law's website https://live-azs-law.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/pclp_certificate_requirements_0915151.pdf) or
• Participation in related law school clinical program (prosecution clinic, criminal defense clinic, domestic violence law clinic - Information available here https://law.arizona.edu/academics/clinical-programs)

Recent litigation or judicial law clerk experience

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