Description:
General Purpose:The City of Idaho Falls City Attorney Department is accepting applications for a Prosecuting Attorney position. Under the direction of the City Attorney, prepares and handles City criminal prosecutions. Assists the City Attorney in civil matters for the City, as assigned.
Works under the general supervision of the City Attorney.
May provide occasional supervision to other Legal Department staff by assignment or delegation or in absence of the City Attorney.
Essential Functions:
Under direction of the City Attorney, performs City prosecution legal services (misdemeanors and infractions) of all types; conducts legal research; handles criminal appeals; appears in court, as necessary, to prosecute and dispose of criminal cases.
Screens possible criminal prosecutions for the Police Department.
Makes court appearances; prepares criminal cases or pre-trial and trial; prepares necessary pleadings.
Prepares legal opinions, ordinances and resolutions as needed.
As directed by the City Attorney, performs civil legal work, which may include: acting as legal consultant to City departments on special projects or issues or on particular areas of expertise; occasionally attends meetings to provide advice and counsel to the Mayor, the City Council, City Departments City Commissions, Boards, and other City clients; reviewing or responding to public records requests; representing the City in civil litigation cases and/or administrative hearings; preparing memoranda, motions, briefs and pleadings to be filed in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings; negotiating, reviewing, and preparing agreements and contracts for City Departments; may represent City in complex contract negotiations.
At the request of the City Attorney, Department Directors, or other City officials, provides training to public safety officers and general City employees, as well as legal training in criminal, civil and related law topics to legal staff in areas of constitutional law, legal compliance, and policy development. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Graduation with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- And
- No experience required. (1-3 years' experience as a practicing attorney with an emphasis in criminal law preferred.)
- Or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge
of Idaho criminal and municipal law; court administration; current
principles and applications of Idaho criminal, civil, and administrative
law that impacts municipal corporation legal activities; State court
procedures and rules of evidence; interview techniques, methods and
strategies used for case preparation, including conducting criminal
discovery; pleadings and effective practices and techniques in the
presentation of court cases; principles, methods and techniques of legal
research and investigation; principles and practices of legal
communication methods; management principles involved in strategic
planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques. Skill in the
art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; persuasive legal
writing; leadership and organizational behavior management; establishing
and maintaining effective working relationships with State, Federal,
and other local officials, elected officials, and staff. Skill in the
operation of computer and related office equipment.
Ability
to define and analyze complex legal issues and problems; communicate
effectively verbally and in writing; apply and argue the law to very
specific cases; research and organize facts; perform legal risk-benefit
analyses; evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and
recommendations; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly,
logically and persuasively; exercise sound, independent judgment within
general policy guidelines and legal parameters under pressure; interpret
and explain State law, legislation, and constitutional provisions;
develop sound litigation strategy and represent the City effectively in
hearings, courts of law and meetings; use a high degree of tact,
discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and
concerned or upset individuals; determine long range needs for
development of the department; display an attitude of cooperation and
work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public
and other organizations; complete assignments in a timely fashion;
understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain
prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal
functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or
manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Special Qualifications: Must be a current member of the Idaho State Bar Association or a state bar association with reciprocity in Idaho and currently licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho. Must possess a valid driver's license.
Work Environment:
Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential job functions but may be accommodated. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Regular travel required in course of performing portions of job functions.