Careers
Current Openings
Assistant Prosecutor
Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Assistant Prosecutor for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Assignment within the office will be based on prior experience as well as the needs of the office.
Requirements
Candidates must be a member in good standing of the New Jersey State Bar. Criminal judicial clerkship and criminal trial experience is preferred.
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Assistant Prosecutors are considered full-time County of Morris employees and are entitled to a comprehensive range of benefits to include health, prescription and dental insurance, enrollment in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), and vacation, personal and sick days.
Special Note
A conditional offer of employment with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is contingent upon successful completion of a controlled substance abuse screening test, a comprehensive background investigation, and an occupational medical exam conducted by Morris County Medical Services.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:
Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
PO Box 900
Morristown, NJ 07963-0900
[email protected]
Legal Assistant
Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Legal Assistant for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Daily responsibilities include the preparation of motions, response to motions and a myriad of other legal research projects. Additionally, a Legal Assistant may be responsible for handling municipal appeals, including the presentation of the appeal before the court. The Legal Assistant provides an exposure to a wide variety of interesting and challenging legal issues giving new attorneys a unique opportunity to gain experience in the field of criminal law.
Requirements
Candidates must be a member in good standing of the New Jersey State Bar and a criminal judicial clerkship is preferred.
Salary
$55,000
Benefits
Legal Assistants are considered full-time County of Morris employees and are entitled to a comprehensive range of benefits to include health, prescription and dental insurance, enrollment in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), and vacation, personal and sick days.
Special Note
A conditional offer of employment with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is contingent upon successful completion of a controlled substance abuse screening test, a comprehensive background investigation, and an occupational medical exam conducted by Morris County Medical Services.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to:
Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
PO Box 900
Morristown, NJ 07963-0900
[email protected]
Ongoing Positions
Anyone interested in applying for a position with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is asked to submit their resume along with a cover letter to the appropriate section listed below:
For a position as an Assistant Prosecutor:
Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Post Office Box 900
Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0900
For a position as a Detective:*
*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR DETECTIVE
Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Post Office Box 900
Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0900
For a position on our Clerical Staff or as a Legal or Investigative Intern:
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:
- FALL 2021, UNPAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
- FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CLERICAL STAFF
Office Manager Michelle Rhinesmith
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Post Office Box 900
Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0900