Assistant Attorney Senior Criminal Sparks

Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered YES, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary and benefit package. Some benefits may include tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plans.

People who come to Sparks, stay in Sparks.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic, service-minded, "can-do" attitude and will have previous work experience in a municipal setting.

Under general direction, performs a full range of professional level criminal legal work involved in prosecuting misdemeanor crimes.

This is the senior level non-supervisory class in the Assistant City Attorney series, fully capable of working independently on the most complex criminal litigation matters and directing and training staff. Incumbent may be assigned to any of three (3) classes depending upon experience and proficiency gained.

Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process:

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate and three (3) years of experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of criminal law.

Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license.

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada, at time of hire and maintain active license throughout employment. Must be admitted to the Nevada State Bar at time of hire and remain an active member throughout employment.

Advise law enforcement on constitutional and criminal law issues pertaining to prosecution.

Prosecute all criminal cases within the jurisdiction of the Sparks Municipal Court from inception to appeal. Review cases for probable cause. Charge misdemeanors. Negotiate pleas or resolution, at pretrial and municate with attorneys, defendants, victims and witnesses. Handle all aspects of litigating the misdemeanors including trials and appeals.

Research legal problems and prepare opinions, ordinances, and other legal documents.

Represent the City in specialty court programs and in administrative hearings before City boards and commissions and state and federal agencies on an assigned basis. Represent the City in cases encompassing a wide variety of criminal subject matter, including all phases of pretrial and trial work.

Appear at weekend bail hearings on behalf of the City. Conduct in‑custody arraignments. Review cases submitted by the Sparks Police Department misdemeanor unit for possible issuance of warrant or summons.

Advise and facilitate communication and exchange of information between client agencies and agencies outside of the City.

Ensure the maintenance of records. Complete and compile reports of work performed.

Monitor legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions in criminal matters. Evaluate their impact on City operations and recommend appropriate action.

Assist other attorneys in all phases of legal work on more complex litigation. Attend meetings of boards and commissions as assigned by the City Attorney.

Provide on call services to the police department on an as needed basis or as assigned.

Perform other duties which may be assigned.

• Working knowledge of Nevada Revised Statues and Sparks Municipal Code
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting criminal prosecutions
• Knowledge of municipal government organization, structure and functional responsibilities
• Knowledge of criminal and administrative procedure
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
• Ability to practice effective techniques in the presentation of litigation, judicial procedures and rules of evidence
• Ability to analyze problems and issues and perform legal research, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations in criminal matters
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and legally sufficient resolutions, ordinances, contracts, leases, permits, reports, correspondence and other written materials
• Ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically
• Ability to…