Assistant City Prosecutor (Attorney) (U) (Vacancy)

Assistant City Prosecutor (Attorney) (U) (Vacancy) Print ( Apply ufeff Assistant City Prosecutor (Attorney) (U) (Vacancy) Salary See Position Description Location Varies by position Job Type Full-time Job Number 26-1980-V1 Department 24 Columbus City Attorney Division City Attorney Opening Date 02/20/2026 Closing Date 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits Definition Office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein, Prosecutor Division u2013 Assistant City Prosecutor The office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Assistant City Prosecutor (Attorney) in the Prosecutor Division. We will consider applicants who are newly-admitted to the Ohio Bar and up to five years of experience as a licensed attorney. The salary for this position is between $71,011 and $88,691 maximum, depending on experience. Under general supervision, is responsible for providing legal work of a civil or criminal nature; performs related duties as required. Requirements: u2022 Must currently be admitted to the Ohio bar and in good standing. u2022 May require some evening and weekend hours. u2022 Preferred but not required - language skills in Spanish or Somali. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: u2022 Constitutional law, criminal law, Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, Ohio Rules of Evidence, and Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct. u2022 Legal, court, and judicial procedures, rules, terminology, methods, documents, practices, and objectives. u2022 Applicable municipal, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances, and codes. u2022 Legal research tools and methods. u2022 Negotiation techniques and methods. u2022 English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition. u2022 Ability to think creatively and come up with solutions to issues. u2022 Ability to work effectively with persons from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. u2022 Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others. Examples of Work: u2022 Manage daily assigned courtroom docket. u2022 Present cases in trial. u2022 Respond to defense motions on assigned cases. u2022 Perform research for pending legal cases. u2022 Draft documents for filing in court such as motions, memoranda, and briefs. u2022 Serve as duty prosecutor on a rotating basis. About the Prosecutor Division: Located at 375 South High Street in the Franklin County Courthouse complex, the Prosecutor Division is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses on behalf of citizens of the City of Columbus and the State of Ohio in the Franklin County Municipal Court. From case initiation in our Prosecution Resources Unit to defense of successful prosecutions in our Appellate Unit, the Division provides a wide array of services attendant to the resolution of criminal allegations and complaints. In addition to the services we provide the citizens of the City of Columbus and the unincorporated areas of Franklin County, this Division also represents, by contractual agreement, a number of Franklin County municipalities. The Division consists of Assistant City Prosecutors, the Legal Assistant Unit, the Prosecution Resources Unit, the Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit, and the Appellate Unit. For more information, please visit our website: Special Note: A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process. Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Prepares cases for trial, subject to review and guidance by more senior attorneys or managing attorneys; Drafts legal documents, such as ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, and deeds; Prepares pleadings and briefs; Analyzes legal problems and drafts opinions; Confers with administrative officers and representatives and renders informal legal advice; Performs legal research for assigned cases or projects for more senior attorneys; Reviews contracts and other documents drafted by others; Represents the City in administrative hearings; Represents City agencies in negotiations; Evaluates claims of or against the City for the purpose of recommending compromise settlements; negotiates settlements. Test/Job Contact Information Recruitment #: 26-1980-V1 Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Melanie Tobias Columbus City Attorney 375 S. High St Columbus, Ohio 43215 P: (614) 645- 8815 E: The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Short-term Disability + Life Insurance + Wellness Program + Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information. Employer City of Columbus Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Phone (614) 645-8301 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-02-23