Assistant City Attorney - City Prosecutor

About the role

Primary function includes misdemeanor prosecution in the Prescott City Court. Assists City Attorney on civil matters as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of the Assistant City Attorney in the Criminal Division as a prosecutor.
• Resolves misdemeanor prosecutions and municipal code violations.
• Performs pre-trial work and discovery; conducts officer and defense interviews; prepares motions; and contacts victims.
• Prepares and participates in court proceedings, hearings, mediation, and trials; arranges for and attends depositions.
• Prepares and drafts letters, memos, and pleadings regarding litigation, settlements, plea bargains, and negotiations.
• Researches, interprets, and applies laws.
• Works on appeals.
• Renders oral and written legal opinions on matters affecting the City's legal interests.
• Maintains current knowledge of legal trends and current case law relevant to municipal government.
• Organizes, interprets, and applies legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems.
• Observes information and conditions affecting the City's legal interests to help determine compliance with the law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from law school accredited by the American Bar Association; any prior criminal law experience preferred.
• Hold active membership, in good standing, with the Arizona State Bar Association.
• Employee Core Beliefs: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Skills

• Knowledge of municipal law, regulations, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal law.
• Knowledge of Arizona criminal and civil legal procedures, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of methods of legal research.
• Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents in difficult and complex cases.
• Skill in presenting material in a clear, concise, and logical form for oral and written presentations, briefs, or opinions.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in negotiating effectively and persuasively in both oral and written communications.
• Skill in using applicable computer software.
• Strong desire to serve the community through prosecution of criminal offenses.
• Ability to draft documents relevant to legal matters.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to various types of cases assigned.

Benefits

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to