Assistant Prosecutor

Overview

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.

This recruitment will be used to fill one vacancy, as well as establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies. First review of applications will be Monday, February 9, 2026, and weekly thereafter.

• An Assistant City Prosecutor I performs entry-level, professional legal work in the preparation and prosecution of cases in municipal court.
• 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 full job description for additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

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.

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