Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor

Job Description

Job Description

CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Description : Assistant City Attorney / Prosecutor

Department : Legal

Position Grade : 24 / 25

FLSA Status : Exempt

Revised : September 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the City Attorney, performs responsible and complex legal casework in the office of the City Attorney.

Responsibilities may include preparing and conducting 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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assists in drafting and reviewing contracts, briefs, pleadings, memorandums, ordinances, resolutions, permits, letters, or other documents necessary to the function of the City
• Acts as legal counsel to city boards, commissions, or the City Council as assigned
• Provides advice and assistance to all City departments and divisions on a variety of matters ranging from employment related issues to land use projects
• Prepares and conducts criminal / civil prosecutions as assigned, including representing the City in administrative proceedings, in the City's justice court, or in the Salt Lake County Third District Court as assigned
• Performs other functions within the Office of the City Attorney as may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Must be a licensed member of the Utah State Bar in good standing admitted to practice law in the State of Utah.

Prefer a minimum of 7 years municipal experience as an attorney.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal law, with an emphasis on municipal law; knowledge of city departments and their legal needs.
• Skill in writing with clarity and precision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk;

use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.