ASSOCIATE CITY PROSECUTOR

Overview

Under the direction of the City Prosecutor, conducts prosecution in court proceedings on behalf of the City. Reviews evidence, pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to cases.  Work is reviewed by the City Prosecutor or First Assistant City Prosecutor for adequacy of information and manner of presentation.

Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.

This position includes a robust benefits package. Learn more about our benefits here: Salt Lake City Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Conducts prosecution in court proceedings on behalf of the City, including reviewing evidence, preparation of pleadings and briefs, appearing against accused persons and presenting evidence to courts.

• Conducts investigations to determine if prosecution is warranted. May negotiate settlement of complaints to facilitate their termination and eliminate trial expense.

• Provides office consultation and assistance to citizens involving a wide variety of problems, complaints, grievances, citations and dissatisfactions.

• Consults with and advises Police Department, Fire Department, City Code enforcement personnel, City officials, employees and the general public on matters concerning criminal law.

• Prepares a variety of legal material, including information, warrants, subpoenas, etc., and makes necessary arrangements to have them served.

• Appears before criminal and traffic courts on behalf of the City to arraign and/or try cases.

• Prepares legal material including briefs, memoranda, etc., for presentation of cases on appeal to the District Court and the Utah Court of Appeals. May be required to prepare or assist with the preparation of cases on appeal to the Utah Supreme Court.

• Performs related or other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA accredited college of law with a JD.

• Must be a member in good standing of the Utah State Bar.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, city employees, and the general public. Ability to develop a productive “client/attorney” working relationship with the City Attorney, City Prosecutor and other City officials.

• Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents, and to present such material effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Capacity to glean and rapidly assimilate facts responds impromptu, examines witnesses, and argues effectively, often under hostile and stressful circumstances.

• Exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and position responsibility.

• Working knowledge of principles of civil and criminal law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.

CAREER LADDER: Incumbents may be promoted to Assistant City Prosecutor after one year in the position of Salt Lake City Associate City Prosecutor; as a full‑time salaried employee. Nominees must meet all specified qualifications of Assistant City Prosecutor. Promotions follow the recommendation from the City Prosecutor with approval of the City Attorney, available funding and concurrence of the Department of Human Resources. 

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.