Assistant City Prosecutor

The Role:The Assistant City Prosecutor performs professional level legal prosecution work. This classification encompasses both entry-level and full journey-level responsibilities.The ideal candidate for the role will have graduated from an accredited school of law, be admitted (or pending admission to the State Bar of Arizona) and demonstrated working knowledge of the principles of civil and criminal law, rules of evidence, the methods and practices of pleading, judicial procedures and the principles methods, practices and references utilized in legal research.Responsibilities:Prepares and appears for court hearings including arraignments, pre-trial conferences, restitution hearings and identification hearings; Tries jury and non-jury trials with defendants and/or attorneys.Reviews the file on each case including police reports, previous convictions, body worn cameras and other evidence. Responds to motions from defense attorneys; prepares any necessary correspondence and prepares for the pre-trial conference.Reviews cases forwarded by the Glendale Police Department, Code Enforcement Department and other departments as required and makes the determination whether to prosecute.Provides assistance to the general public regarding pending cases and responds to questions from Glendale Police Department and Code Enforcement officials; meets with victims and explains court procedures prior to trial.Researches case law, writes appellate briefs and provides written responses to motions.Argues motions before the court.Reviews dismissed cases for possible re-filing.Gathers and prepares statistical data on office workload.Provides daily update of cases going to trial.Records daily public message regarding cases going to trial.Files and retrieves case files.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge of:Federal, State and City criminal codes, rules of procedure and constitutional lawJudicial procedures and rules of evidencePrinciples, practices and methods of legal research and sources of legal referenceMethods and practices of trial workAbility to:Analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedent and identify the determinative aspects of cases and present them in a clear and logical order.Establish and maintain working relationships with employees, court officials, attorneys and the general public.Special RequirementsMembership in the State Bar of Arizona (or pending admission to the State Bar of Arizona).This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

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