Prosecutor Assistant

This role is part of the Attorney's Office and is housed in the District Attorney's Office. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and clerical experience.

• Prepares criminal matters for court, including formal information summons, bench warrants, complaints, court docket files, and other legal documents.
• Obtains police reports, rap sheets, driving records, and requests other supporting evidence for criminal matters.
• Performs complex clerical work with accuracy and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees and other departments in the City.
• Prepares legal pleadings, subpoenas, discovery responses, and other supporting legal documents and correspondence as directed by the City Prosecutor and/or Prosecuting Attorneys.
• Maintains calendar of arraignments, pre-trial, and other pre and post-judgment hearings, including jury and non-jury trials.
• Manages and utilizes complex computerized filing systems following departmental policies and procedures.
• Receives inquiries and responds to questions from the general public, various Law Enforcement Agencies, and defendants.
• Provides information and referral as necessary and routes specific requests to the appropriate agency or City Prosecutor.
• Answers telephones and in-person inquiries utilizing training and knowledge of attorney's schedules, city policies, and procedures.
• Routes visitors, appointments, and other persons to the City Prosecutor or their assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires light physical effort and usually comfortable working positions. Pleasant working conditions with little exposure to environmental hazards. Occasionally required to lift moderate weights.

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• High school graduation or equivalent, plus some clerical experience.
• Ability to learn new computer programs and operate various standard office equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and comply with established policy and procedures.
• Ability to handle sensitive materials in a confidential manner.
• Ability to relate with persons from diverse socio-economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Must be certified by the Bureau of Criminal Investigations within three months of hire date.
• Ability to become a notary within six (6) months.