Salt Lake City Police Department
Associate City Prosecutor
Salt Lake City Police Department, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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Associate City Prosecutor
Apply locations District Attorney Office time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR4225 Position Title:
Associate City Prosecutor Job Description:
We are looking for an Associate City Prosecutor to join our team. About the Position:
This position will conduct prosecution in court proceedings on behalf of the City, review 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. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an ABA accredited college of law with a JD and must be a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar or be sworn in by the Utah State Bar within one week from the date of hire. Key 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. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA accredited college of law with a JD. Must be a member in good standing of the Utah State Bar or be sworn in by the Utah State Bar within one week from the date of hire. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, city employees, and the general public. 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, respond impromptu, examine witnesses, and argue effectively, often under hostile and stressful circumstances. Working knowledge of principles of civil and criminal law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence. Working Conditions: Comfortable working positions, handling light weights; intermittent sifting, standing and walking. Exposure to stress due to human behavior and position responsibilities. Required to organize and retain familiarity with large number of court cases, of varying complexity and circumstances, within short time periods. Position Type:
Full-time Department:
Attorney's Office Full Time/Part Time:
Full time Scheduled Hours:
40
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Apply locations District Attorney Office time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR4225 Position Title:
Associate City Prosecutor Job Description:
We are looking for an Associate City Prosecutor to join our team. About the Position:
This position will conduct prosecution in court proceedings on behalf of the City, review 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. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an ABA accredited college of law with a JD and must be a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar or be sworn in by the Utah State Bar within one week from the date of hire. Key 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. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA accredited college of law with a JD. Must be a member in good standing of the Utah State Bar or be sworn in by the Utah State Bar within one week from the date of hire. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, city employees, and the general public. 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, respond impromptu, examine witnesses, and argue effectively, often under hostile and stressful circumstances. Working knowledge of principles of civil and criminal law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence. Working Conditions: Comfortable working positions, handling light weights; intermittent sifting, standing and walking. Exposure to stress due to human behavior and position responsibilities. Required to organize and retain familiarity with large number of court cases, of varying complexity and circumstances, within short time periods. Position Type:
Full-time Department:
Attorney's Office Full Time/Part Time:
Full time Scheduled Hours:
40
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