Municipal Prosecutor

Summary

The City of Akron Department of Law is seeking an energetic, motivated, organized and focused attorney to prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases in the City of Akron Municipal Court. Applicants should excel in courtroom skills, legal research and writing, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving.A Municipal Prosecutor is under the general supervision of the Director of Law and the Chief City Prosecutor. Assistant City Prosecutor duties include but are not limited to:Prosecuting misdemeanor cases for jurisdictions of Akron, Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield, Springfield, Lakemore and MogadoreProviding police legal advisement (PLA) services 24/7 on a rotating on-call scheduleResearching and analyzing ordinances, statutes, case law, administrative opinions, rules of procedure and evidence and drafting legal memoranda thereonInteracting extensively with the public, other members of the Bar, judges, court personnel, and police officers and inspectorsResearching, analyzing, and drafting criminal complaintsPerforming legal research and preparing formal and informal legal opinions regarding criminal and municipal lawThis is an unclassified position.Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of lawMember in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio and licensed to practice law in the state of OhioSalary range - $70,000 - $85,000 (commensurate with experience)#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

The City of Akron Department of Law is seeking an energetic, motivated, organized and focused attorney to prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases in the City of Akron Municipal Court. Applicants should excel in courtroom skills, legal research and writing, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving.A Municipal Prosecutor is under the general supervision of the Director of Law and the Chief City Prosecutor. Assistant City Prosecutor duties include but are not limited to:Prosecuting misdemeanor cases for jurisdictions of Akron, Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield, Springfield, Lakemore and MogadoreProviding police legal advisement (PLA) services 24/7 on a rotating on-call scheduleResearching and analyzing ordinances, statutes, case law, administrative opinions, rules of procedure and evidence and drafting legal memoranda thereonInteracting extensively with the public, other members of the Bar, judges, court personnel, and police officers and inspectorsResearching, analyzing, and drafting criminal complaintsPerforming legal research and preparing formal and informal legal opinions regarding criminal and municipal lawThis is an unclassified position.Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of lawMember in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio and licensed to practice law in the state of OhioSalary range - $70,000 - $85,000 (commensurate with experience)#J-18808-Ljbffr