Assistant Attorney​/Prosecutor

Position Summary

Under the direction of the City Attorney, performs responsible and complex legal casework in the Office of the City Attorney. Prepares and conducts criminal/civil prosecutions of violations of applicable State and City laws. Expected to apply professional judgment in providing legal advice and support, and in the preparation and presentation of cases. Requires complex problem solving and skillful legal strategy.

• Prepares and conducts criminal/civil prosecutions as assigned.
• Screens possible criminal prosecutions from police/public; interviews appropriate individuals.
• Examines and evaluates available evidence.
• Prosecutes criminal cases, including appeals to District Court, and drafts legal materials such as complaints, information, probable cause statements, arrest and search warrants, and subpoenas.
• Responds to appeals.
• Handles collection matters.
• Appears in court for motions, changes of plea, and sentencing.
• Reviews probation performance of defendants after conviction.
• May also participate in the representation of the City at administrative proceedings.
• Represents the City and supervises the representation of City in regard to appeals taken to the City's Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
• Represents the City and supervises the representation of City in regard to administrative enforcement actions heard by the City's ALJ.
• Represents the City at the district and appellate courts in regard to appeals from orders of the City's ALJ.
• Performs other functions within the Office of the City Attorney as may be assigned.

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree in law and a licensed member in good standing of the Utah State Bar Association.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal law, with an emphasis on municipal law; knowledge of city departments and their legal needs.
• Skill in writing with clarity and precision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

Due to the nature of this position, the applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check, subsequent checks, and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

GRADE 24-25: $43.33‑$72.09/hour (TYPICALLY START AT MINIMUM)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

MUST COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION. Resumes submitted without application will not be considered. Application available on website c.gov. FINAL APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

EQUAL OPPORTION EMPLOYER. THIS ENTITY USES E-VERIFY.