Assistant Town Prosecutor

Position Summary Full Salary Range: $104,453 - $156,680 Expected Hiring Range: $104,453 - $130,566 First review of applications September 9, 2026 Starting Salary Depending On Experience And Qualifications Under the direction of the Town Attorney, engages and prosecutes civil and misdemeanor violations in the Oro Valley Town Court and other courts as necessary. Essential Functions Conducts legal research and prepares legal reports, papers and opinions. Appears in courts to administer criminal prosecution. Participates in creating plea offer and other lists for the office. Applies extensive knowledge, skills and abilities in carrying out broad operations, projects and work assignments. Meets with the Court, attorneys, victims, defendants, civilians, witnesses and police officers and police administration and staff to discuss matters pertaining to criminal law. Participates in prosecution investigation, file review, charging, dismissals, case preparation, trial work, appeals and legislative analysis. Plans, organizes, implements and seeks alternative approaches to prosecution activities and administrative functions. Prepares and provides training related to prosecution activities for police officers and other prosecutors and staff. Works with and oversees daily prosecution work of assigned staff. Responsible for maintaining professional licensing, including attending CLE hours and attendance at professional organization events. Reviews legislation and professional articles affecting criminal prosecution. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in a proper and professional manner. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision. Knowledge of applicable Town, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations governing municipal law and prosecution matters. Knowledge of judicial procedures, rules of evidence and methods of legal research. Knowledge of personal computer hardware and software. Ability to use computers in a courtroom setting. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures. Skill in gathering, analyzing and organizing facts and evidence. Skill in interpreting laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines. Skill in performing varied duties requiring many different and unrelated approaches and methods applied to a broad range of activities requiring a substantial depth of analysis. Skill in preparing court documents and legal opinions. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Minimum Qualifications A Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university. Two (2) years’ experience in criminal prosecution. Must possess at time of application and maintain throughout the term of employment in this position, a license to practice law in the state of Arizona. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Environmental Factors and Working Conditions Work is mostly performed in an indoor environment but may have incidental outdoor assignments. Regular and reliable attendance; may work remotely with permission; may work more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required. The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status. Why Apply Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business. Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona. The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more. Town of Oro Valley currently has a benefits program that is currently offered to employees of the Town who work 20 or more hours per week on a regular basis. (Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week may qualify for participation in the individual plans, dependent upon the specific terms of coverage.) Town of Oro Valley Benefits Guide View phone number on click.appcast.io Do you have a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university? Yes No 02 Do you have two (2) years’ experience in criminal prosecution? Please explain. 03 Do you possess at time of application and agree to maintain throughout the term of employment in this position, a license to practice law in the state of Arizona? Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr Town of Oro Valley