City of South Salt Lake
Location
South Salt Lake, UT | United States
Job description
CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Description: Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor
Department: Legal
Position Grade: 24-25
Annual Salary Range: $84,958.81 - $141,358.75 - Contingent on experience
FLSA Status: Exempt
Closing Date: Open until filled
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POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the City Attorney, performs responsible and complex legal casework in the Office of the City Attorney. Prepares and conducts criminal/civil prosecutions of violations of applicable State and City laws. Expected to apply professional judgment in providing legal advice and support, and in the preparation and presentation of cases. Requires complex problem solving and skillful legal strategy.
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1.1 Screens possible criminal prosecutions from police/public; interviews appropriate individuals
1.2 Examines and evaluates available evidence
1.3 Prosecutes criminal cases, including appeals to District Court, and the drafting of legal materials such as complaints, information, probable cause statements, arrest and search warrants, and subpoenas
1.4 Responds to appeals
1.5 Handles collection matters
1.6 Appears in court for motions, changes of plea, and sentencing
1.7 Reviews probation performance of defendants after conviction
2.1 Represents the City and supervises the representation of City in regard to appeals taken to the City's Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ")
2.2 Represents the City and supervises the representation of City in regard to administrative enforcement actions heard by the City's ALJ
2.3 Represents the City at the district and appellate courts in regard to appeals from orders of the City's ALJ
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree in law and a licensed member in good standing of the Utah State Bar Association.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Due to the nature of this position, the applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check, subsequent checks and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification.
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Salary
$84.96k - $141.36k