Assistant City Prosecutor I
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Position Overview
Job Description
This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.
This recruitment will used to fill one vacancy, as well as establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies.聽 First review of applications will be Monday, February 9, 2026, and weekly thereafter.聽
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 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. 聽Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Assistant City Prosecutor II upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. 聽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. 聽However, incumbents are eventually expected to handle trial work independently and under more general supervision. 聽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.聽
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Application Deadline
August 12, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
