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Assistant City Attorney - City Prosecutor
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Education and/or Experience: Juris Doctorate degree from law school accredited by the American Bar Association; any prior criminal law experience preferred. Licensing, Certification,
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
City Prosecutor
Legal Department
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 120
Pay Range:$101,153.88 to $151,730.82 annually DOE
Deadline to Apply: 07/31/2026
What We Offer
~4 min read✓A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
✓Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
✓10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
✓Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
✓Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
✓Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
✓Performs the duties of the Assistant City Attorney in the Criminal Division as a
✓prosecutor.
✓Resolves misdemeanor prosecutions and municipal code violations.
✓Performs pre-trial work and discovery; conducts officer and defense interviews; prepares motions; and contacts victims.
✓Prepares and participates in court proceedings, hearings, mediation, and trials; arranges for and attends depositions.
✓Prepares and drafts letters, memos, and pleadings regarding litigation, settlements, plea bargains, and negotiations.
✓Researches, interprets, and applies laws.
✓Works on appeals.
✓Renders oral and written legal opinions on matters affecting the City's legal interests.
✓Maintains current knowledge of legal trends and current case law relevant to municipal government.
✓Organizes, interprets, and applies legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems.
✓Observes information and conditions affecting the City's legal interests to help determine compliance with the law.
✓Performs other duties as assigned.
✓Knowledge of municipal law, regulations, and guidelines.
✓Knowledge of applicable state and federal law.
✓Knowledge of Arizona criminal and civil legal procedures, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
✓Knowledge of methods of legal research.
✓Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents in difficult and complex cases.
✓Skill in presenting material in a clear, concise, and logical form for oral and written presentations, briefs, or opinions.
✓Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
✓Skill in negotiating effectively and persuasively in both oral and written communications.
✓Skill in using applicable computer software.
✓Strong desire to serve the community through prosecution of criminal offenses.
✓Ability to draft documents relevant to legal matters.
✓Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to various types of cases assigned.
✓Work is performed in a City office environment and in a courtroom environment.
✓Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, electronically, and over the telephone.
✓Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.
✓Drug screening
✓Motor vehicle records check
✓Criminal background screening
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Prescott, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listing Details
- First seen
- July 12, 2026
- Last seen
- July 12, 2026
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- 51%
- Scored at
- July 12, 2026
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