Assistant City Attorney - Prosecution Division

Initial candidate eligibility is based on the job application and any accompanying documentation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient information and details within the body of the application (education and work experience sections) to permit the City of Yakima to properly evaluate the candidate's qualification, abilities and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. For calculation of experience, one year of experience equals 12 months with a minimum of 173.33 hours per month. Additional required documents must be attached. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application fields.

Overview and Minimum Class Requirements

• Screen criminal complaints, appear at arraignments and other pretrial hearings; conduct necessary interviews and investigations to gather information required for criminal prosecutions; research, study, and interpret laws, court decisions, and other legal precedents required for criminal prosecutions; draft motions, trial and appellate briefs; and represent the City in bench and jury trials, contested hearings, and criminal appeals.
• Provide legal services to the City's Police Department, including training police officers on and developing departmental policies/procedures concerning criminal records, warrants, charges, arrests, and other police activities.
• Advise City Council and City departments on various aspects of criminal law and policies relating to criminal law, including drafting or reviewing related contracts and ordinances, policy discussions, and presentations to the City Council. May be asked to provide advice on other topics as necessary.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH AN APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED:

All applications must be completed in full AND have the following attachments to be considered. (Resume may not substitute for education and/or work history information required in the application)

• Resume
• Letter of Interest including how you meet the minimum qualifications
• A Professional Writing sample
• 3 Professional References

The City of Yakima is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE healthcare clinic!
• WA State PERS pension plan
• 3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• PTO accrual starting at 19.00 hrs/mo (Part-time positions are pro-rated to the percentage of the position)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay incentive (after 5 years)
• Life Insurance
• Much more!

The pay range listed for this position is establish through the City of Yakima’s Master Pay Ordinance in accordance with the Municipal Code and/or the applicable collective bargaining agreement. New employees generally start at step A with progression through the steps based on merit and successful performance evaluation.

City of Yakima employees are paid and accrue benefits on a monthly basis.