Prosecutor
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THE DEPARTMENT The Office of the City Prosecutor is one of the busiest municipal prosecuting agencies in country, handling approximately 10,000 cases each year. The City Prosecutor's Office is also considered a national leader in innovative court diversion programs and community-based prosecution, giving it the distinction of being a model for other prosecuting agencies. Additional information about the department can be found at MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED equivalent. At least three to five or more years of paid, full-time equivalent experience at the level of a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal in a criminal justice agency or legal office or a closely related field. Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License is required. Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the criminal justice process and criminal filing procedures along with various law enforcement systems such as CLETS/DMV, CHHRS, Justice Partner Portal (JPP), etc. Experience with case management software. Familiarity with legal terminology, legal formats including briefs, motions, subpoenas, recordkeeping systems and local and state courts. Ability to type minimum 45 wpm accurately. A bachelors degree in a related field. Prior public sector experience is a plus. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE Excellent attendance, professional appearance and demeanor. Be detail oriented with strong organizational skills with exceptional time management skills. Ability to utilize sound judgment to address and resolve routine and complex issues. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction while exercising good judgment. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to competing work priorities and deadlines. Cultivate a mindset of curiosity and desire to embrace new learning opportunities and willingness to learn new things. Ability to handle confidential issues in a professional manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, Forms, including Adobe Acrobat. This recruitment closes on December 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. We reserve the right to extend this deadline. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit an online application, a cover letter and resume (including transcripts and proof of degree if stated in application). Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate will be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please email the City Prosecutor's Office at ...@longbeach.gov. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) ###-####.