Assistant Attorney​/Prosecutor

The City of Newton is looking for a licensed attorney with integrity, diligence, empathy, and strong communication skills to serve as our next Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor. This role is ideal for a legal professional who thrives on variety, values teamwork, and is eager to use their skills to support fair, effective, and community-minded municipal operations. The position includes a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as flexible scheduling accommodations.

Please see the job description below for more detailed information. Consider applying today!

The Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor performs skilled legal work for the City of Newton under the direction and supervision of the City Attorney, who is the primary legal counsel for the City. The Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor works closely with the City Attorney on legal matters as needed and stands in as legal counsel in the City Attorney’s absence.

The Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor acts as the primary prosecutor for the City, directs the activities and has oversight and management of all aspects of the prosecution of cases through the Newton Municipal Court. This oversight includes supervision of the Victim Witness Coordinator and Prosecutor’s Clerk.

The Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor performs functions of a complex and confidential nature.

• Supervises prosecutor personnel and operations;
• Trains new prosecutor personnel;
• Reviews police reports and other offense reports to determine if there is a basis for filing and prosecuting charges, and to determine the appropriate charges to be filed;
• Investigates, prepares, and prosecutes ordinance violations, misdemeanor crimes, and traffic violations bon;
• Conducts plea negotiations and pre-trial conferences;
• Represents the City in Municipal Court;
• Interviews witnesses as necessary;
• Responds to defense motions;
• Conducts legal research as necessary;
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• Maintains proper documentation of prosecutor actions;

• Provides comprehensive legal advice to the Governing Body, City administration and staff, and the City’s subordinate boards, commissions, task forces, etc.;

• Implements proper office policies and procedures;
• Reviews/revises/updates forms and changes language used by Prosecutor’s Office;
  
  Oversees and advises the Planning Commission;
• Prepares ordinances and resolutions for action by the Governing Body;
• Prepares or review legal documents, including computers contract;
• Monitors developments in the law for potential impact upon functions of municipal government and advises hospital and the Governing Body accordingly;

• Stays current on employment laws and advises human resources;

• Other duties as assigned by the City Attorney.

The Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and must be licensed and admitted to practice law in the State of Kansas.

One year of experience in the practice of law and experience in local or state government or prosecution is strongly preferred.

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