Municipal Prosecutor

Definition

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.

Why the City of Akron is the right place for you:

• The City of Akron is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program through the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information on the PSLF Program, please visit Federal Student Aid at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• 12 paid Holidays, 3 paid Personal Days

• Generous paid time off

• Wellness Resources

• The City of Akron celebrates diversity and welcomes all regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status.

Characteristic Work

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 Mogadore

• Providing police legal advisement (PLA) services 24/7 on a rotating on-call schedule

• Researching and analyzing ordinances, statutes, case law, administrative opinions, rules of procedure and evidence and drafting legal memoranda thereon

• Interacting extensively with the public, other members of the Bar, judges, court personnel, and police officers and inspectors

• Researching, analyzing, and drafting criminal complaints

• Performing legal research and preparing formal and informal legal opinions regarding criminal and municipal law

This is an unclassified position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law

• Member in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio and licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio

The hired employee is highly recommended to establish residency in Summit County within 6 months of employment.

Competitive Examination Process

Interested individuals must submit a resume, a writingsample, and professional references along with their application.