City prosecutor - Salt Lake City
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Position Title:
City Prosecutor
Job Description:
Under the general administrative direction of the City Attorney, oversees and directs activities of City Prosecutor's Office, including arraignment and prosecution of persons violating ordinances of Salt Lake City.
This is an appointed, at-will position without tenure and exempt from the career service system.
This position will close end-of-day Friday, September 20th. Early application submittal encouraged.
POSITION SALARY RANGE:
$156,377 to $191,128 annually depending on qualifications.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Oversee prosecution of cases, in all courts including appeals to district court, on behalf of City, through supervision and assignment of Assistant City Prosecutors.
Advise on investigation used to determine if prosecution is warranted. Initiates as well as assists in negotiation of complaint settlements to save trial expense and expedite case termination.
Try principal criminal cases, prepares pleadings and briefs, makes oral arguments on behalf of City. Drafts, or has drafted, legal materials such as complaints, warrants, and subpoenas and sees that they are properly prepared and served.
In consultation with the City Attorney, consults and advises police department officials, City department heads and employees, and the public on matters concerning criminal law.
Prepare operational budget for the Prosecutor's Office, including the evaluation of staffing needs, coordinating with the City Attorney leadership team for inclusion in the annual budget.
Handle hiring and onboarding of staff in the City Prosecutor’s Office; recommends candidates to the City Attorney for promotion; evaluates City Prosecutors and support staff; resolves personnel problems within the Prosecutor's Office. Manages the City Prosecutor’s Office and reports to the City Attorney.
Prepare and respond impromptu, examine witnesses, and argue effectively, often under hostile and stressful circumstances.
Serve in a capacity to organize and retain familiarity with large numbers of court cases of varying complexity and circumstances within short time periods.
Acquire and retain current familiarity with rapidly changing principles of law, and to apply principles to factual situations as presented in court.
Maintain the ability to function under repeated verbal distractions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from accredited college or university with JD or LLB Degree, and ten years full-time employment in practice of law, including trial work, including a minimum of two years of experience managing a team of lawyers and staff members.
Membership in good standing with Utah State Bar Association.
Extensive knowledge of principles of criminal law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
Ability to direct and supervise a staff of assistant prosecutors and office support personnel and effectuate office policy.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees, officials and employees of other jurisdictions, and the public.
Ability to be creative in building an effective team and successfully manage team members.
Maintain confidentiality related to complex legal matters.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions. Handling light weights, intermittent sitting, standing and walking.
Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, frequent deadlines, and the general demands of the position.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
DEPARTMENT:
Attorney's Office
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40