Assistant City Prosecutor

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT https://selfservice.murraycity.org/ess/

Murray City is accepting applications for

ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR

Opening Date: 09/17/2025

Closing Date: 09/30/2025

Salary: $3,423 - $5,193 bi-weekly DOE (typically hire at or near minimum)

Status: Exempt

Department: Attorney

Application Instructions: Qualified applicants must complete a Murray City employment application online at https://selfservice.murraycity.org/ess/. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Murray City Human Resource Office located at 10 East 4800 South, Murray, UT between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.

General Description: Under the general supervision of the City Attorney and City Prosecutor, prepares and handles criminal prosecutions. Assists the City Attorney in civil matters for the City as assigned.

Recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements:

· Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree.

Special Requirements:

· Must be a member of the Utah Bar Association at the time of appointment.

Essential Duties:

· Under direction of the City Attorney and City Prosecutor, performs criminal prosecution work; conducts legal research; handles appeals; appears in court, as necessary, to prosecute and dispose of criminal cases.

· Screens possible criminal prosecutions from police.

· Makes court appearances; prepares criminal cases for pre-trial and trial; prepares necessary pleadings.

· Prepares ordinances.

· Handles appeals to the State District and Appellate courts.

· As directed by the City Attorney, performs civil legal work.

· Performs other related duties as required.

A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description which can be found at www.murray.utah.gov

Benefits:

· Pension through Utah Retirement System

· Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

· Vacation – 20 days/yr; sick leave – 12 days/yr; 15 paid holidays

· Tuition reimbursement

· Employee Down Payment Assistance Program

Note: In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. A background check is conducted if the candidate is over 18 years of age.

Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,998.00 - $135,018.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person