Assistant City Prosecutor - (Fixed Term Benefited) - Peoria, AZ

City of Peoria (AZ)
Min $99,084 - Mid $122,864 - Max $146,643
United States, Arizona, Peoria
May 06, 2025
Back Assistant City Prosecutor - (Fixed Term Benefited) #25-3376 \| Posted 04/09/2025 Peoria, Arizona, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Hiring Range Min $99,084 - Mid $122,864 - Max $146,643 Work Schedule 4 days per week/10 hours per day Full-time / Part-time Full-time Benefited Yes Closing Date May 11, 2025 Job Description Position Title: Assistant City Prosecutor (Fixed-Term Benefited) To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here. Tell me more..... The purpose of this position is to perform professional level work of substantial difficulty and exceptional quality with minimal supervision, including legal research, investigations, charging, litigation, motions, pleadings, bench and jury trials, appellate memoranda, negotiations with defense attorneys and pro per defendants, advising staff on routine matters and all other activities in conjunction with the prosecution of misdemeanor criminal cases. To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here. The ideal candidate for this position will have: A positive, team-oriented outlook. Recent, extensive experience handling misdemeanor criminal cases. Experience working in a prosecution office. Please note this is a Fixed-Term (Contract) position that is eligible for benefits. Why Peoria? Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered. About Peoria The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria. If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you! Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria We are: P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable Application Process: Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone. During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100. An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales. Other Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school Experience: Minimum of three years related experience. Requires a working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment and procedures. Licenses and Certifications: Membership in good standing in the State Bar of Arizona Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a municipal or government setting. Experience performing criminal prosecution work. Please note this is a Fixed-Term (Contract) position that is eligible for benefits.