JOB
The City of Akron Department of Law is seeking an energetic, motivated, organized and focused attorney to prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases in the City of Akron Municipal Court. Applicants should excel in courtroom skills, legal research and writing, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving.Why the City of Akron is the right place for you: The City of Akron is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program through the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information on the PSLF Program, please visit Federal Student Aid at Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave12 paid Holidays, 3 paid Personal DaysGenerous paid time offWellness ResourcesThe City of Akron celebrates diversity and welcomes all regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
A Municipal Prosecutor is under the general supervision of the Director of Law and the Chief City Prosecutor. Assistant City Prosecutor duties include but are not limited to: Prosecuting misdemeanor cases for jurisdictions of Akron, Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield, Springfield, Lakemore and MogadoreProviding police legal advisement (PLA) services 24/7 on a rotating on-call scheduleResearching and analyzing ordinances, statutes, case law, administrative opinions, rules of procedure and evidence and drafting legal memoranda thereonInteracting extensively with the public, other members of the Bar, judges, court personnel, and police officers and inspectorsResearching, analyzing, and drafting criminal complaintsPerforming legal research and preparing formal and informal legal opinions regarding criminal and municipal lawThis is an unclassified position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Interested individuals must submit a resume, a writing sample, and professional references along with their application.