Assistant Prosecutor - Evenings

Examples of Duties

The Criminal Division of the City of Cleveland's Law Department is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, ethical attorney to serve as a full-time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The City of Cleveland Prosecutor's Office offers broad exposure to the legal profession in an environment widely renowned for its challenge, excellence, creativity, integrity, decency and public service. The incumbent will meet with law enforcement officers in the Central Booking facility and review criminal investigations and make charging determinations. This prosecutor main task will be reviewing Cleveland police reports for referral of matters to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office for felony charges. This prosecutor may occasionally have secondary assignments such as prosecuting misdemeanor violations of Cleveland Codified Ordinances and the Ohio Revised Code in the Cleveland Municipal Court, Ohio 8th District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. These misdemeanors include, but not limited to, traffic violations, assault, domestic violence, disorderly conduct, and theft. Prosecutors will be tasked with reviewing police reports for the determination of criminal charges and drafting of those charges.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be hard-working, proficient, and able to work well as a team member in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as a collaborative, problem solving mindset. Applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and be in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court. Applicant must be available to work 4pm-12am shift on a rotating basis 7 days a week including Holidays.

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Practice Areas & Specialty

Criminal, Litigation