Assistant Prosecutor
Salary
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
Location
1001 - Law
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
10515-HR
Department
1001 - Law
Division
100105 - Criminal Legal Prosecution
Opening Date
05/29/2026
Closing Date
6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Assistant Prosecutor
The Criminal Division of the City of Clevelands Law Department is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, ethical attorney to serve as a full-time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The City of Cleveland Prosecutors 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 prosecute 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. Prosecutors are also tasked with reviewing Cleveland police reports for referral of matters to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office for felony charges.
Examples of Duties
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
Supplemental Information
The Citys guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
Employer City of Cleveland
Address 601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone 216-664-2493