- Conducts prosecution in court proceedings on behalf of the City, including reviewing evidence, preparation of pleadings and briefs, appearing against accused persons and presenting evidence to courts.
- Conducts investigations to determine if prosecution is warranted. May negotiate settlement of complaints to facilitate their termination and eliminate trial expense.
- Provides office consultation and assistance to citizens involving a wide variety of problems, complaints, grievances, citations and dissatisfactions.
- Consults with and advises Police Department, Fire Department, City Code enforcement personnel, City officials, employees and the general public on matters concerning criminal law.
- Prepares a variety of legal material, including information, warrants, subpoenas, etc., and makes necessary arrangements to have them served.
- Appears before criminal and traffic courts on behalf of the City to arraign and/or try cases.
- Prepares legal material including briefs, memoranda, etc., for presentation of cases on appeal to the District Court and the Utah Court of Appeals. May be required to prepare or assist with the preparation of cases on appeal to the Utah Supreme Court.
- Performs related or other duties as required or assigned.
- Graduation from an ABA accredited college of law with a JD.
- Must be a member in good standing of the Utah State Bar.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, city employees, and the general public. Ability to develop a productive "client/attorney" working relationship with the City Attorney, City Prosecutor and other City officials.
- Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents, and to present such material effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Capacity to glean and rapidly assimilate facts responds impromptu, examines witnesses, and argues effectively, often under hostile and stressful circumstances.
- Exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and position responsibility.
- Working knowledge of principles of civil and criminal law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
- Comfortable working positions, handling light weights; intermittent sifting, standing and walking.
- Exposure to stress due to human behavior and position responsibilities.
- Required to organize and retain familiarity with large number of court cases, of varying complexity and circumstances, within short time periods.
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Associate City Prosecutor - Salt Lake City, United States - Salt Lake City, UT
Description
Position Title:
Associate City Prosecutor
Job Description:
Under the direction of the City Prosecutor, conducts prosecution in court proceedings on behalf of the City. Reviews evidence, pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to cases.
Work is reviewed by the City Prosecutor or First Assistant City Prosecutor for adequacy of information and manner of presentation.
Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.This position includes a robust benefits package.
Learn more about our benefits here:
Salt Lake City Benefits.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
CAREER LADDER:
Incumbents may be promoted to Assistant City Prosecutor after one year in the position of Salt Lake City Associate City Prosecutor; as a full‐time salaried employee.
Promotions follow the recommendation from the City Prosecutor with approval of the City Attorney, available funding and concurrence of the Department of Human Resources.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.
Position Type
Full-Time
Position Salary
$112,320.00 /year.
Department
Attorney
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40