Assistant City Attorney / City Prosecutor
Perform responsible and complex legal work in the Legal Department.
Work independently and apply professional judgment and skill in preparation and presentation of cases.
Work is performed in accordance with general polices and is reviewed by the City Attorney.
Provide legal services which include representing the City in all criminal prosecution and proceedings before the Municipal Justice Court as well as appeals to the District Court and Utah Court of Appeals.
Meet performance standards established with the employees manager.
Job attendance is required except for authorized leave.
Meaningfully engage with other City Teams and Team members in the coordination and performance of all work activities in a manner consistent with the Citys Service Values with the end of accomplishing the mission of the City.
Monitor and advocate the development of local and state enabling legislation as approved by the City attorneys office that would effectively support the development and sustainability of the City.
Formulate develop and carry out all work within applicable City policies and applicable law.
Accomplish performance goals established with the employees manager.
Represent the City in code enforcement and criminal prosecutions in all city state and federal courts as may be necessary.
Perform legal research including extensive analysis of legal positions determine and apply legal principles and precedents to problems and issues.
Research and update knowledge of case laws and statutes.
Prepare ordinances resolutions contracts leases and memoranda for consideration and approval.
Initiate and prosecute actions to protect the Citys interests including preparation of pleadings and briefs oral argument conducting trial and plea negotiations responding to appeals appearing in court for motions changes of pleas and sentencing settlement negotiations and reviewing performance of defendants after conviction.
Perform police legal advisor responsibilities and legal update training.
Respond to field incidents involving law enforcement and as otherwise assigned by the City Attorney.
All or a majority of the essential job duties may be performed from a remote location.
Perform other duties as assigned.
.
Education and Experience Graduation from a recognized college of law with a J.
D.
or L.
L.
B.
degree.
AND Minimum of one year of fulltime paid employment in the practice of law including litigation experience.
.
Special Qualifications Utah State Bar membership and in good standing.
Admitted to practice before State and Federal Courts.
Valid Utah Class D driver license.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with court officials City officials other employees and the public.
Ability to analyze appraise and organizes facts evidence and precedents and effectively present such material orally and in writing.
Demonstrated working knowledge of principles of law judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Ability to research effectively and to acquire and retain familiarity with sophisticated and rapidly changing principals of law and apply principles to complex factual situations.
Ability to organize analyze and retain familiarity with large numbers of complex court cases.
Ability to glean and rapidly assimilate facts respond impromptu examine witnesses effectively argue persuasively all under often hostile and stressful circumstances.
Ability to concentrate and function effectively independently under heavy workload demands in matters of serious consequence or involving the welfare of lives and property.
Ability to negotiate criminal matters and other matters as assigned effectively.
How to Apply Each applicant is required to turn in a completed Bluffdale employment application resume writing sample and cover letter to Human Resources West South Bluffdale Utah.
Only applications from candidates that meet the above requirements and qualifications will be accepted.
Applications will be accepted by mail in person or by email to hrbluffdale.
com.
Additional information can be found at www.
bluffdale.
com.
This position is open until filled with qualified candidate.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Work independently and apply professional judgment and skill in preparation and presentation of cases.
Work is performed in accordance with general polices and is reviewed by the City Attorney.
Provide legal services which include representing the City in all criminal prosecution and proceedings before the Municipal Justice Court as well as appeals to the District Court and Utah Court of Appeals.
Meet performance standards established with the employees manager.
Job attendance is required except for authorized leave.
Meaningfully engage with other City Teams and Team members in the coordination and performance of all work activities in a manner consistent with the Citys Service Values with the end of accomplishing the mission of the City.
Monitor and advocate the development of local and state enabling legislation as approved by the City attorneys office that would effectively support the development and sustainability of the City.
Formulate develop and carry out all work within applicable City policies and applicable law.
Accomplish performance goals established with the employees manager.
Represent the City in code enforcement and criminal prosecutions in all city state and federal courts as may be necessary.
Perform legal research including extensive analysis of legal positions determine and apply legal principles and precedents to problems and issues.
Research and update knowledge of case laws and statutes.
Prepare ordinances resolutions contracts leases and memoranda for consideration and approval.
Initiate and prosecute actions to protect the Citys interests including preparation of pleadings and briefs oral argument conducting trial and plea negotiations responding to appeals appearing in court for motions changes of pleas and sentencing settlement negotiations and reviewing performance of defendants after conviction.
Perform police legal advisor responsibilities and legal update training.
Respond to field incidents involving law enforcement and as otherwise assigned by the City Attorney.
All or a majority of the essential job duties may be performed from a remote location.
Perform other duties as assigned.
.
Education and Experience Graduation from a recognized college of law with a J.
D.
or L.
L.
B.
degree.
AND Minimum of one year of fulltime paid employment in the practice of law including litigation experience.
.
Special Qualifications Utah State Bar membership and in good standing.
Admitted to practice before State and Federal Courts.
Valid Utah Class D driver license.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with court officials City officials other employees and the public.
Ability to analyze appraise and organizes facts evidence and precedents and effectively present such material orally and in writing.
Demonstrated working knowledge of principles of law judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Ability to research effectively and to acquire and retain familiarity with sophisticated and rapidly changing principals of law and apply principles to complex factual situations.
Ability to organize analyze and retain familiarity with large numbers of complex court cases.
Ability to glean and rapidly assimilate facts respond impromptu examine witnesses effectively argue persuasively all under often hostile and stressful circumstances.
Ability to concentrate and function effectively independently under heavy workload demands in matters of serious consequence or involving the welfare of lives and property.
Ability to negotiate criminal matters and other matters as assigned effectively.
How to Apply Each applicant is required to turn in a completed Bluffdale employment application resume writing sample and cover letter to Human Resources West South Bluffdale Utah.
Only applications from candidates that meet the above requirements and qualifications will be accepted.
Applications will be accepted by mail in person or by email to hrbluffdale.
com.
Additional information can be found at www.
bluffdale.
com.
This position is open until filled with qualified candidate.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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