ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR, Surprise

City Prosecutor

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays.Incumbents prosecute misdemeanor criminal offenses and code violations in Municipal and Superior Court with supervision. Incumbents have knowledge in specialized areas of law such as criminal law, and search and seizure. Incumbents conduct research, prepare motions, try criminal cases, draft appellate briefs, and argue appellate cases, usually with the guidance of more senior attorneys. Incumbents may provide assistance to Senior Assistant City Prosecutors.Education and/or experience Juris Doctor. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Must be a member of the State Bar of Arizona, and possess a current and active license to practice law in the State of Arizona. 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 to include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include: Criminal Background Screening, Drug Screen, Education&Experience Verification, E-Verify, Fingerprinting.