City of Mesa
Description/DutiesSalary Range and Growth Potential: The salary range for this Assistant City Prosecutor I position is $80,196 – $118,687 annually, 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 – $144,253 annually) upon meeting specific criteria-based promotion requirements.This recruitment will used to fill two full-time vacancies and one part-time benefitted vacancy, American Samoa well American Samoa establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies. First review of applications will be Monday, February 26, 2024, and weekly thereafter.This classification has been designated American Samoa a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.An Assistant City Prosecutor I performs entry-level, professional legal work Indiana the preparation and prosecution of cases Indiana municipal court. An attorney Indiana this class is given an extensive orientation Indiana 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 Indiana court; and interviewing witnesses, Police Officers, victims, and others. This class is also responsible for performing some appellate work and related duties American Samoa 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 Indiana 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 Oregon 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 Indiana 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 & Requirements: 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 Indiana the Arizona State Bar Association at the time of application. 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 Indiana the practice of law, including trial work, American Samoa a legal intern, law clerk, Oregon 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 Indiana 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:
Job title: Assistant City Prosecutor I
Company: City of Mesa
Expected salary: $80196 per year
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Job date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:24:26 GMT
