What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Prosecutor I position at City of Mesa?
Salary Range and Growth Potential: It is anticipated that an entry-level prosector will start at a salary around $103,000. The salary range for this Assistant City Prosecutor I position is $80,196 - $118,687 annually, with the potential to advance by noncompetitive promotion to Assistant City Prosecutor II ($88,397 - $130,824 annually) and to Assistant City Prosecutor III ($102,353 - $151,478 annually) upon meeting specific criteria-based promotion requirements.
This recruitment will used to fill one vacancy, as well as establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies. First review of applications will be Monday, March 24, 2025, and weekly thereafter.
This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.
An Assistant City Prosecutor I performs entry-level, professional legal work in the preparation and prosecution of cases in municipal court. An attorney in this class is given an extensive orientation in criminal prosecution activities and the various components of the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include: negotiating cases and plea agreements; conducting bench and jury trials; presenting motions, pleadings, and arguments in court; and interviewing witnesses, Police Officers, victims, and others. This class is also responsible for performing some appellate work and related duties as required.
This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. This class is distinguished from the next higher-level classification, Assistant City Prosecutor II, by the latter's increased responsibilities and greater degree of legal and administrative knowledge and expertise. Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Assistant City Prosecutor II upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. This class is supervised by a Deputy City Prosecutor who reviews work closely during initial training; however, incumbents may receive functional supervision from an Assistant City Prosecutor II or an Assistant City Prosecutor III on a special project basis. However, incumbents are eventually expected to handle trial work independently and under more general supervision. This class is FLSA exempt-professional. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt).
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Minimum Qualification Required. Graduation from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctorate Degree.
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4701.pdf
Salary : $80,196 - $118,687
