Assistant City Prosecutor I - City of Mesa, AZ : Job Details

Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Mesa, AZJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 15149Department: (H120)City AttorneyOpening Date: 09/27/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDescription/Duties Salary Range and Growth Potential: The salary range for this Assistant City Prosecutor I position is $80,196 - $118,687 annually ($38.56 - $57.06 hourly), with the potential to advance by noncompetitive promotion to Assistant City Prosecutor II ($88,397 - $130,824 annually) and to Assistant City Prosecutor III ($102,353 - $151,478 annually) upon meeting specific criteria-based promotion requirements.This recruitment will used to fill one vacancy, as well as establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies. First review of applications will be Monday, October 14, 2024, and weekly thereafter. This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.An Assistant City Prosecutor I performs entry-level, professional legal work in the preparation and prosecution of cases in municipal court. An attorney in this class is given an extensive orientation in criminal prosecution activities and the various components of the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include: negotiating cases and plea agreements; conducting bench and jury trials; presenting motions, pleadings, and arguments in court; and interviewing witnesses, Police Officers, victims, and others. This class is also responsible for performing some appellate work and related duties as required.This class is distinguished from the next higher-level classification, Assistant City Prosecutor II, by the latter's increased responsibilities and greater degree of legal and administrative knowledge and expertise. Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Assistant City Prosecutor II upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. This class is supervised by a Deputy City Prosecutor who reviews work closely during initial training; however, incumbents may receive functional supervision from an Assistant City Prosecutor II or an Assistant City Prosecutor III on a special project basis. However, incumbents are eventually expected to handle trial work independently and under more general supervision. This class is FLSA exempt-professional. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt).Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & RequirementsEmployee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.Minimum Qualification Required. Graduation from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctorate Degree. Special Requirements. Active membership in the Arizona State Bar Association at the time of hire. For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa. Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Some (6 months - 1 year) experience in the practice of law, including trial work, as a legal intern, law clerk, or practicing attorney is preferred. Link to Job DescriptionThe mission of the City of Mesa's diversity and inclusion initiative is to to create opportunities for Mesa's community and City employees to connect and collaborate for an informed, active, and accepting community. The City of Mesa Attorney's Office seeks to promote a diverse workforce. The mission of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the City Attorney's Office is to support our diverse and talented workforce of individuals in recognizing and embracing the importance of differing cultural perspectives and the benefit they bring to our Office; and to create a workplace where career opportunities are equally accessible to individuals of all backgrounds, and where transparent communication, open dialogue, and varied viewpoints are nurtured and encouraged, to effectively meet the evolving needs of the community we serve. Learn more about the City of Mesa DEI initiatives here: A is linked here. 01 Have you graduated from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctor Degree? Please detail your degree information on your application.

• Yes
• No

02 Are you currently or will you be an active member in the Arizona State Bar Association at the time of hire? Please detail your certification information on your application.

• Yes
• No

03 How much work experience do you have in the practice of law, including trial work, as a legal intern, law clerk, or practicing attorney? Please detail your experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 6 months
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year
• 1 year or more but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

04 Please detail your work experience in the practice of law, including trial work, as a legal intern, law clerk, or practicing attorney, including employer(s). Please also detail this on your application. If none, type, N/A. 05 For which vacancy would you like to be considered? Please select all that apply.

• The current full-time vacancies
• Future part-time benefitted vacancies
• Future part-time non-benefitted vacancies

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