Assistant City Prosecutor I/II

JOB
About the Position: Performs expert professional legal work in preparing and prosecuting cases. Conducts criminal trials and pre-trial hearings; prepares and negotiates criminal cases for trial; interviews witnesses, victims, and police officers; presents arguments in court; and prepares written motions, pleadings, arguments, and other memoranda. Works independently on cases and legal assignments within the guidelines of established office policies, court procedures, and the rules of evidence and procedure. May be responsible for special program areas such as the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Victims' Rights, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Prosecutions, or Community Prosecution.Assistant City Prosecutor I: $107,723.20 - $145,516.80 AnnuallyAssistant City Prosecutor II: $113,089.60 - $152,755.20 AnnuallyAnticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The midpoint salary is $126,547.20 (Asst City Prosecutor I) or $132,870.40 (Asst City Prosecutor II).The City of Scottsdale offers: 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating HolidayVacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrualSick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employmentCity Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement; $2,500/yearParticipation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefitSupplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 Pet InsuranceBilingual pay compensationRobust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentivesAccess to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no costPlease visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education and ExperienceAsst City Prosecutor I: Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.Asst City Prosecutor II: Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar AssociationTwo years' experience in the practice of law to include trial work.Licensing, Certifications and Other RequirementsCurrent membership in the Arizona State Bar Association.Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work. Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To view the Work Environment/Physical Demands, click HERE.Selection Process: The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include: Fingerprinting search of the national FBI DatabaseDrug ScreenCriminal Background screeningThe City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491. 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.