Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!

Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County!

This is a part-time, hybrid position with a maximum schedule of 19 hours per week. 

Under the general supervision of the City Prosecutor, is responsible for participating in the prosecution of cases in the City court and performs other related duties as required. Represents the State throughout the life of a misdemeanor case including arraignments, pre-trial conferences, change of plea hearings, bench trials, jury trials, appeals, and petitions for post conviction relief.

As the Assistant City Prosecutor, you will:

• Appear at routine hearings in municipal court.
• Review police reports; conducts factual and legal analysis to determine whether “long form” charges should be prosecuted.
• Review case files to determine whether a plea agreement will be offered, whether the charges need to be amended based on the law and evidence, and whether additional evidence needs to be requested from the police department.
• Communicate with pro per defendants and defense attorneys regarding settlement and status of cases.
• Prepare criminal cases for trial; interview witnesses; prepares documents; try jury and non-jury cases involving criminal and non-criminal matters coming before the City court, including municipal zoning and building code enforcement issues, and civil matters.
• Ensure that victims’ rights are observed, including assisting victims in making requests for restitution in appropriate cases.
• Monitor defendants’ compliance with probation and deferred prosecution agreements.
• Conduct legal research; gathers and compiles legal instruments and documents; identifies and evaluates records and other information; prepares and presents legal documents and analysis as required.
• Monitor trends in criminal justice issues and recommends improvements and/ or changes as needed. 
• Support the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, community members, visitors, and City staff; and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We welcome applications from anyone with the minimum qualifications, but the ideal candidates will have the following characteristics:

Will possess knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• State of Arizona criminal and civil statues, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, and applicable City, State and Federal rules and regulations. 
• Arizona judicial procedures, Rules of Court Applicable to Municipal Court,  and rules of evidence.
• Legal precedents and court decisions that impact municipal government.
• Duties, powers, authorities and limitations of a city prosecutor.
• Legal research methods, techniques, sources, and databases.
• Legal case management procedures, ethics and techniques.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.

Possess the ability to:

• Clearly and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with members of the Prosecutor’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, City Court, City Manager’s Office, Police Department, outside agencies, opposing counsel, victims, and pro per defendants.
• Negotiate cases, interview witnesses, victims, and Police Officers, and present arguments in court.
• Analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents, and to effectively present such materials in a clear and logical manner both verbally and in writing;
• Read, interpret, understand, and apply legal standards and procedures, applicable City, State and Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Review and assess legal issues and documents.
• Litigate cases in courtrooms settings.
• Research and identify precedence in case law.
• Comprehend and draw inferences from written material to evaluate criminal cases for trial, negotiate the disposition of cases at the pretrial stage, subpoena witnesses, etc.
• Provide leadership, coordinate staff, and delegate tasks.
• Exercise judgment and discretion in decision-making.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal and civil justice process.
• Attend pretrial disposition conferences.
• Present cases at jury and bench trials in municipal court.
• Utilize computer software such as Prosecutor by Karpel, Microsoft Word, and Office 365. 
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software.
• Pass an extensive background check including fingerprinting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience:

• A Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited American Bar Association Law School OR appropriate education and experience as required for an Arizona Legal Paraprofessional license.

Licenses and Certifications:
All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment

• A valid license to practice law OR a valid license as a Legal Paraprofessional in the area of criminal law, issued by the Arizona Supreme Court.
• A valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements:

• Must pass a fingerprint check prior to employment. 
• Residency in Arizona and within driving distance of the City of San Luis.

Desired/Preferred:

• San Luis residency.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience as a prosecutor
• Experience in trial practice.

The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development - 

Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.
 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Applications will be reviewed 10 days after the posting date, and interviews will be conducted if a pool of qualified applicants is determined. Interested incumbents are encouraged to apply promptly.  

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, online applications MUST include all required documents listed under the Minimum Requirements section of the Job Posting.  All documents should be uploaded as attachments.

Please note:

• The online application must be completed in full.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.