Assistant City Attorney – Prosecutor

Job overview

The Assistant City Attorney – Prosecutor works onsite in Page, Arizona, in the City Attorney Department. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the City’s Municipal Court and advises the Police Department and other City departments. The prosecutor handles municipal criminal, traffic, and City Code matters through legal research, charging decisions, hearings, trials, and appeals. The role also advises city officials and law enforcement on legal issues and helps enforce state laws and city ordinances.

What you'll do

• Work with victims and law enforcement on investigations and pending matters
• make charging decisions
• prepare for and appear at pretrial conferences, hearings, and jury and non-jury trials
• review case files and prepare correspondence
• research case law and write appellate briefs and motion responses
• prosecute traffic, criminal code, and City Code violations
• negotiate plea agreements
• prepare witnesses
• advise the Police Department on evidence and charges
• draft legal opinions, memoranda, ordinances, resolutions, and contracts
• review laws and respond to public-record requests.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant city attorney

prosecutor

municipal court

criminal prosecution

traffic violations

city code

legal research

arizona bar

page az

city of page

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role requires an Arizona law license and good standing with the state bar; a Juris Doctor degree is required.

About the employer

City Of Page is hiring for this role. Industry: Legislative Bodies. Sector: 92.