Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor

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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.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• 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 the drafting of 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 be required to 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 administrativeenforcement 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.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

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NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING

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.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

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.

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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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SALARY: 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 at www.sslc.gov

FINAL APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK

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