City of Gulfport

City of Gulfport

Assistant City Prosecutor

Gulfport, MS

Sponsorship not specified$68k-$85kDetected 83 days ago
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About the role

  • The Administrator Prosecutor is further responsible for effectively presenting and articulating arguments and other communications, whether in writing or verbally, to the appropriate Court or other legal forum.
  • The employee is an Officer of the Court and obliged to comply with the rules of Court and display courteous and ethical conduct at all times in dealing with the public and in appearances before the Court.
  • The Assistant City Prosecutor reports to the Chief City Prosecutor for day to day supervision and work is reviewed by such supervisor using conferences, reports, and review of completed assignments.

Requirements

  • Physical Demands and Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Compensation

  • Questions witnesses, police officers and other law enforcement personnel and analyzes evidence applicable to law, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to determine appropriate and permissible conclusions.
  • Conducts legal research and fact-finding, including the use of computer databases and electronic searches for research of cases, statutes, regulations, and other legal authorities.
  • Recommends withdrawal or dismissal by nolle prosequi of criminal cases where the evidence and expense to the City of prosecution is not merited and where the public interest shall not be detrimentally affected.
  • Such recommendations shall not be the result of partisan deliberation, shall be made only according to policy guidelines, and after a full case investigation.
  • Performs other duties related to the judicial system as otherwise directed or required and acts as an Officer of the Court.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Benefits

  • Education and Experience A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school is required.
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