Prosecutor

JOB TITLE: Assistant City Attorney I
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Legal
REPORTS TO: City Attorney
SUMMARY: Under general direction, is responsible for performing legal research, investigating claims, complaints, and lawsuits made against and/or on behalf of the City and prosecuting violators of City ordinances. Work is performed with general direction, working from broad goals and policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


Participate in criminal and civil litigation activities and proceedings, which includes: preparing dockets, anticipating defense, presenting evidence, asking appropriate questions, developing case theory, drafting pleadings, completing discovery, and/or performing other related activities.
Consult with City employees, victims, witnesses, and/or other interested parties on municipal court matters.
Conduct a variety of legal research, analysis, and document preparation related to cases, statutes, records, and related information to determine applicable arguments and potential case outcomes.
Draft a variety of legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, and/or other legal documents.
Participate in a variety of meetings to provide legal advice and receive and convey information.
Respond to and resolves citizen inquiries that have a legal component.
Other duties as assigned.


SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:


None.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:


Knowledge of municipal government operations;
Knowledge of applicable municipal, State, and Federal laws;
Knowledge of criminal law principles;
Knowledge of State and municipal ordinance prosecution principles;
Knowledge of court methods and procedures;
Knowledge of legal theory;
Knowledge of legal terminology;
Knowledge of trial techniques and procedures;
Knowledge of rules of evidence;
Skilled in preparing written opinions;
Skilled in writing briefs;
Skilled in strategically applying legal rules in court;
Skilled in prosecuting cases in courts;
Skilled in writing legal documents;
Skilled in analyzing legal documents and instruments;
Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information;
Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple projects;
Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;


Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Juris Doctorate.
2-5 years of City government (political subdivision) experience.
Requires a License from the Texas State Bar.


PREFERENCES:


None.


WORKING CONDITIONS:


Frequent reaching, sitting, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
Occasional exposure to criminal suspects and prison inmates.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:


Must pass pre-employment drug test.
Must pass criminal history check.
Must pass motor vehicle records check.