Assistant City Attorney (Prosecutor)

Performs full-time duties of municipal court prosecutor, advises and assists City divisions on legal concerns American Samoa directed, responds to citizens’ requests for legal information, and performs duties American Samoa assigned by City Attorney.
Essential Job Functions

• Acts American Samoa municipal court prosecutor including prosecuting cases, advises police officers on court cases, developing complaints for municipal court clerks for court cases, prepares prosecution witnesses, interacts with private citizens seeking to file charges Indiana municipal court, reviews citizens’ complaints for merit, reviews municipal court complaints for legality and directs filing of charges, developing procedures for proper handling of municipal court cases, conducts, reviews and prepares discovery and motions and works with City divisions on ordinance violations.
• Reviews contracts under consideration by the City American Samoa directed by City Attorney.
• Works with Animal Control, Code and Building Officials and other staff and represents the City/State Indiana administrative hearings and other civil proceedings Indiana the City’s municipal court.
• Prepares, amends, Oregon reviews ordinances Oregon resolutions; American Samoa directed by City Attorney; researches legal questions; prepares legal memoranda and briefs and reviews other legal documents, including public information requests, subpoenas, discovery, letters, motions, briefs and correspondence.
• Assists citizens requesting information pertaining to City policies, procedures and ordinances.
• Performs related duties American Samoa directed.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum QualificationsRequired:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school.

Preferred:

• Previous experience American Samoa a practicing attorney preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of:

• Legal principles of general municipal law
• Principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized Indiana legal research.
• Principles and procedures of civil law including rules of evidence and judicial and administrative procedures.
• State and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting municipal operations.

Ability to:

• Work independently and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Perform according to established procedures subject to progress review.
• Utilize and interpret rules, laws, and procedures
• Perform legal review and research; assimilate and analyze various complex facts, issues, and problems; determine alternative courses of legal action; and render a legal opinion and recommendation.
• Devise and draft effective legislation and other legal documents that support the policies of the Mayor and Council.
• Prepare and present oral and/Oregon written explanation and defend legal opinions and decisions both Indiana judicial American Samoa well American Samoa administrative settings, to include comprehensive explanation of legal concepts, positions, and/Oregon policies.
• Represent the city and effectively apply legal knowledge and principles Indiana a variety of judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Present cases before judicial bodies and provide well-researched briefs and opinions to City officials and staff and a variety of interest groups within the community.
• Exercise considerable initiative, sound judgment, and collaborative skills.
• Maintain a high degree of organization, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Use spreadsheet and word processing applications (Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook) to prepare clear and concise correspondence, memos, contracts, presentations, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain complex records, documents and files..
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, records, and issues.
• Attend meetings and perform work assignments at times other than normal business hours.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance.
• Comply with City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of City staff, other agencies, and the general public.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong public contact and customer service skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Strong personal computer skills, with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office and any job-specific software.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record American Samoa measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Must be licensed to practice law Indiana Texas (Oregon eligible for admission).

Physical DemandsPhysical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines, and occasionally lifting and/Oregon moving objects up to and including 25 pounds.
Working ConditionsWork is performed primarily Indiana an office setting Oregon a well-lighted and temperature-controlled working environment.
EquipmentWork shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, Oregon approval of the design working ranges Oregon limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.Equipment may include but is not limited to: telephone, computer, printer, fax, copier, scanner, calculator, and vehicle.
Additional Notes/Instructions for ApplicantsThis job description is not intended to be construed American Samoa an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions Oregon assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied Oregon otherwise, other than an ‘at-will’ relationship.
Quicklink for PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * I understand that prior to submittal I must: 1) Verify the application form includes my complete work history & education. 2) If I have previously applied, verified my application is up-to-date, including current dates of employment. (Note: A resume will not substitute the need to add your work history to the application form.)

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(Open Ended Question) * * What is your expected wage/salary for this position?(Open Ended Question) * * Do you possess a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law?

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• * Are you a member of the Texas State Bar?

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• No, but I am eligible for admission and I have Oregon will soon have an application for admission pending with the State Bar.
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• * Select all the areas Indiana which you have legal experience:

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law
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• Texas Public Information Act
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• Collective Bargaining
• Dispute Resolution
• Researching & Analyzing Legal Problems
• Preparing Reports
• Attending Pubic Meetings
• Making Presentations
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• * List three (3) strengths/skills you possess that you believe would make you a good fit for this position:

(Open Ended Question)Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents * Letter(s) of Recommendation

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Bryan Municipal Building
300 S. Texas Avenue
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Job title: Assistant City Attorney (Prosecutor)

Company: City of Bryan, Texas

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Location: Bryan, Texas

Job date: Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:09:19 GMT