Assistant Municipal Prosecutor

Posting number: 1

Department: Public Safety

Division: Quality of Life

Job classification: Assistant Municipal Prosecutor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Attorney

Summary

The Office of Municipal Prosecutor of Jersey City is looking for an assistant municipal prosecutor to represent the State of New Jersey and the City of Jersey City in the prosecution of all criminal offenses, traffic infractions, and ordinance violations. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated belief in the power of prosecuting attorneys to be affirmative, proactive, and problem-solving members of the community with a positive effect on disorder reduction and quality of life enhancement.

Examples of duties

• Conducts bench trials and pretrial hearings.
• Prepares cases for plea negotiations, discovery fulfillment, trial, and all necessary aspects of litigation.
• Prepares written motions, pleadings, arguments, code enforcement search warrants, and other legal memoranda.
• Works on various projects assigned by the chief municipal prosecutor.
• Participates in ongoing legal education to remain up to date on criminal law and municipal law.
• Works closely with the police department and the City’s code enforcement offices on best practices for enforcement.

Qualifications

Required Educational Background: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey.

Supplemental information

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret state criminal statutes, municipal ordinances, and related case law.
• Ability to plan and put into operation the necessary legal steps on behalf of the municipality in important local prosecutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to social and criminal justice and their current trends.