Assistant Prosecutor; Assistant Attorney II*Prosecutor - NC

About This Position

Do you view prosecution as a career? Are you ready to make a difference in our City? 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 of Phoenix strives to be an employer of choice and has been recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers for the past two years. 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.

Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, public service offers many rewards.

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, shoplifting, theft, prostitution, driving under the influence, and other criminal offenses. As a prosecutor, you will gain immediate courtroom experience with bench and jury trials; empower victims through support and resources; and engage with communities and neighborhoods. This role offers work that fulfills a greater purpose and opportunities for growth and development.

• 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.

This position may be eligible for hybrid teleworking options, implemented at the discretion of the Department Director.

We encourage all applicants interested in employment in the City of Phoenix Law Department to apply. This includes applicants who took the most recent Arizona State Bar exams and are awaiting the Character and Fitness to be completed.

• Displays sound judgment.
• Interacts professionally and effectively with victims, defendants, witnesses, office staff, coworkers, attorneys, judges, and court personnel.
• Works well within a team atmosphere.
• Clearly communicates orally and in writing.

Pay Range: $95,451.20 to $ annually

Hiring Range: $95,451.20 to $ annually

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
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• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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Unit 007 Benefits

• 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.
• 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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