Chief Municipal Prosecutor

Salary: $135,000.00 - $154,500.00 Annually
Location : 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 94
Department: Public Safety
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Position Division: Quality of Life


Description


The Office of Municipal Prosecutor of Jersey City is looking for a Chief Municipal Prosecutor to represent the State of New Jersey and the City of Jersey City in the prosecution of all criminal offenses, traffic violations, civil penalty enforcement, and quality of life ordinances before the municipal courts of Jersey City. The Chief Municipal Prosecutor leads the Office of the Municipal Prosecutor, including a team of Assistant Municipal Prosecutors, office management, discovery agents, other support staff, and more. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated belief in the power of prosecuting attorneys to be pro-active, progressive, and problem-solving members of the community with a positive effect on the disorder reduction and quality of life. The ideal candidate also has a deep understanding of Jersey City.

Examples of Duties


Job Duties:
• Manage the Office of the Municipal Prosecutor, including supervising and mentoring
attorneys and support staff and overseeing the legal affairs of the Office.
• Oversee the litigation of all criminal offenses, traffic violations, civil penalty enforcement,
and quality of life ordinances before the municipal courts of Jersey City filed by 18 local,
county, and state enforcement agencies, as well as all violations before the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board.
• Work closely with the City's various code enforcement offices to develop effective
enforcement processes from receiving complaints through inspection and enforcement
through prosecution and conviction, including developing effective communication, case
tracking, and record-keeping practices.
• Advise the City's various code enforcement offices on proper evidence development and
collection and probable cause determinations.
• Work with municipal court and Administrative Office of the Courts leadership, to ensure the
timely and uniform administration of justice before the municipal courts of Jersey City.
• Work with key stakeholders, including the office of the Chief of the Jersey City Police
Department, various state and local enforcement agency heads, and various community
leaders to address pressing issues of quality of life enhancement and disorder reduction in
the community.
• Regularly apprise the Mayor,City Council, and Corporation Counsel of the state of municipal
enforcement and prosecution efforts and challenges.
• Conduct trials and pretrial hearings.
• Prepare cases for trial and negotiate plea agreements.
• Review cases for negotiations, witnesses, and discovery.
• Participate in ongoing legal education to remain up to date on criminal law.
Qualifications


Required Educational Background: Juris Doctor Degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association. Admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Required Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of experience with a corporate legal department, law firm, or governmental entity.
Supplemental Information


Essential Skills:
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret state criminal statutes, state administrative code,
municipal ordinances, court rules, and related case law.
• Demonstrated commitment to social and criminal justice and their current trends.
• Independent legal judgment, sound ethics, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, including the ability to communicate
effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through,
and meet deadlines.
The City of Jersey City offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, sick time, pension, life insurance, professional development assistance, employee assistance program, and other benefits.


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