Municipal Prosecutor

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. &nbsp;Applicants should excel in courtroom skills, legal research and writing, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving.<br><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Why the City of Akron is the right place for you:</strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;</strong><ul style="padding: 0 0 0 40px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">The City of Akron is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program through the U.S. Department of Education. &nbsp;For additional information on the PSLF Program, please visit Federal Student Aid at&nbsp;<a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employer">Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid</a>&nbsp;</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">12 paid Holidays, 3 paid Personal Days</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">Generous paid time off</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">Wellness Resources</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">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.</span>&nbsp;</li></ul><br>A Municipal Prosecutor is under the general supervision of the Director of Law and the Chief City Prosecutor.&nbsp; Assistant City Prosecutor duties include but are not limited to:<br>&nbsp;<ul><li>Prosecuting misdemeanor cases for jurisdictions of Akron, Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield, Springfield, Lakemore and Mogadore</li><li>Providing police legal advisement (PLA) services 24/7 on a rotating on-call schedule</li><li>Researching and analyzing ordinances, statutes, case law, administrative opinions, rules of procedure and evidence and drafting legal memoranda thereon</li><li>Interacting extensively with the public, other members of the Bar, judges, court personnel, and police officers and inspectors</li><li>Researching, analyzing, and drafting criminal complaints</li><li>Performing legal research and preparing formal and informal legal opinions regarding criminal and municipal law</li></ul><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This is an unclassified position.</span><ul><li>Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law</li><li>Member in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio and licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio</li></ul><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The hired employee is highly recommended to establish residency in Summit County within 6 months of employment.</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Interested individuals must submit a resume, a writing sample, and professional references along with their application.</span>