Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $81,752.71 - $136,254.52 DOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direction of the City Attorney, the City Prosecutor will perform professional legal services related to municipal government operations, primarily direct oversight of criminal prosecution and related civil litigation and overflow civil work to support the City Attorneys Office. Conduct legal research and prepare ordinances, resolutions, memoranda, and other legal documents. Advise City departments, staff, boards, and commissions; and provide professional legal assistance to the City Attorney. Handle administrative tasks related to prosecution, including creating case files, screening cases, drafting information forms, and issuing subpoenas.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and assist in prosecution of all assigned criminal, civil, and administrative cases, which may include preparation of pleadings, reviewing evidence, plea negotiations, research, appellate briefing, and argument of legal concepts and principles. Conduct bench and jury trials, motion hearings and other related trial work, recommend sentencing when appropriate, and handle appeals as needed. Perform administrative tasks such as creating case files, screening cases, drafting information, and issuing subpoenas, with the possibility of delegating to an administrative assistant if hired in the future.
• Coordinate with the City Attorney to manage prosecution-related tasks; identify and resolve problems related to City prosecution, victim advocacy and other assigned projects and program areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
• Provide legal guidance to the Victim Advocate Program as needed.
• Foster productive and positive relationships with Judges and court employees, Public Safety personnel, and other persons and entities engaged in the judicial
• Meet quarterly with the Police Chief to provide guidance on police officer reports, testimony, and witness presentation, and to receive feedback on law enforcement trends and priorities. Meet quarterly with the Community Development Director to collaborate with the code enforcement officer, providing guidance on code enforcement cases and receiving feedback on community development priorities.
• Represent the City in criminal and administrative legal proceedings before courts, administrative agencies, boards, commissions, mediations, and
• Prepare pleadings; conduct legal research; prepare briefs, motions, court orders and other court documents; appear in court and negotiate with other parties; and negotiate, defend or settle legal disputes, as directed by the City Attorney.
• As assigned, represent the City on boards, commissions, committees, associations, the Utah State Legislature, and other
• As assigned, provide legal advice and render opinions to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Administration, Department Heads, City employees, and City boards and commissions on a variety of legal issues. Advise staff and officials on the legal requirements and consequences of proposed actions and conduct legal research in connection with legal issues pertaining to the
• Stay current on criminal law trends and case decisions to ensure high quality prosecution services and maintain CLE compliance.
• Actively develop and implement the use of technology tools and processes to enhance greater efficiency and effectiveness of prosecution and administrative tasks.
• When assigned, train and advise Public Safety personnel in areas of criminal law and police liability, including search and seizure, laws of arrest, evidence, use of force, obscenity, controlled substance, DUI, and domestic
• As assigned, participate in the development, planning, and implementation of policies and procedures for the City Attorney's Office.
• When assigned, attend City Council
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned, including civil legal work such as drafting and reviewing agreements, ordinances and resolutions, or providing legal support for municipal operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Formal prosecution training is desirable.
• Experience Five years of professional legal experience as a practicing attorney, with at least two years focused on criminal law or prosecution. Experience in civil law or municipal government legal work, including code enforcement, is preferred.
• License and Certification
  • Valid Utah Drivers License
  • Membership in and good standing with the Utah State
  • Admission to practice before all Utah State and local courts, and S. District Court.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS) Certification through the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of
  • Criminal law, criminal procedure, federal and state constitutional law, and police liability
  • Technology tools to enhance efficiency in legal and administrative tasks.
  • Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a municipal law department, with an emphasis on criminal misdemeanor prosecution, civil nuisance abatement processes; building, traffic and zoning code enforcement issues, and domestic violence
  • Principles and application of criminal and administrative law, including those related to municipal operations, municipal finance, and other legal
  • Federal and state legal requirements for lawful search and seizure of evidence, arrests or detention of criminal
  • Methods of legal research and established precedents applicable to municipal activities, with emphasis on criminal law enforced by City
  • Safe driving principles and

• Skilled with
  • Public presentation and public speaking.
  • Operating modern office equipment, including computer equipment and software, conducting legal research on complex legal problems to prepare accurate legal
  • Operating a motor vehicle

• Ability to
  • Maintain public relations and
  • Deal diplomatically with City department heads, Council Members, employees, outside law enforcement officials, judges, judicial employees, and the
  • Exercise initiative and sound judgment in problem solving and decision-making.
  • Glean and rapidly assimilate facts; react resourcefully and responsibly; examine witnesses and argue effectively, often under high-pressure conditions; and handle change
  • Effectively communicate with others, including judges and juries, on complex legal theories and concepts.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
  • Use modern office technology to conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and perform administrative tasks such as case management and subpoena issuance.
  • Deal with hostile and angry citizens involved in the criminal justice system in an effective and polite

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Typical office setting with comfortable climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Occasionally
lifts or otherwise moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position has exposure to stressful situations. Work is often performed under deadlines and time constraints. May drive a motor vehicle.

Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on site
• Monday to Friday, minimum 40 hours per week. (Schedule to be determined.)
• Salary range: $81,752.71 - $136,254.52 (Starting wage is dependent on experience.)
• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP with employer HSA contribution up to $3,300 per benefit year) effective DOH or Medical Cash Out
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 401(k) up to 3.5% match effective DOH
• Enrollment in Utah Retirement System (URS)
• Employer paid Life Insurance of 100K
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 13 holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility after completion of new hire probation
• Accessible via TRAX (City Hall is across the street from Draper Town Center stop on the blue line)

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