Assistant City Attorney - City Prosecutor

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

City Prosecutor

Legal Department

Hiring Range: $97,802.77 to $122,253.46 annually DOE

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 120

Full Pay Range: $97,802.77 to $146,704.15 annually DOE

Deadline to Apply: 05/19/2025

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching.
• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Primary function includes misdemeanor prosecution in the Prescott City Court. Assists City Attorney on civil matters as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• Performs the duties of the Assistant City Attorney in the Criminal Division as a Prosecutor.
• Resolves misdemeanor prosecutions and municipal code violations.
• Performs pre-trial work and discovery; conducts officer and defense interviews; prepares motions; and contacts victims.
• Prepares and participates in court proceedings, hearings, mediation, and trials; arranges for and attends depositions.
• Prepares and drafts letters, memos, and pleadings regarding litigation, settlements, plea bargains, and negotiations.
• Researches, interprets, and applies laws.
• Works on appeals.
• Renders oral and written legal opinions on matters affecting the City's legal interests.
• Represents the City in civil litigation matters either directly or through outside legal counsel.
• Prepares and/or reviews legal documents including contracts and other agreements, resolutions, ordinances, and policies.
• Maintains current knowledge of legal trends and current case law relevant to municipal government.
• Organizes, interprets, and applies legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems.
• Observes information and conditions affecting the City's legal interests to help determine compliance with the law.
• Provides sound legal advice to City departments; provides timely legal advice to municipal boards and commissions as needed.
• Works on municipal law related issues when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree from law school accredited by the American Bar Association; preferred two (2) or more years of municipal or other civil government practice experience with prosecution experience.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

Hold active membership, in good standing, with the Arizona State Bar Association.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of municipal law, regulations, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal law.
• Knowledge of Arizona criminal and civil legal procedures, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of methods of legal research.
• Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents in difficult and complex cases.
• Skill in presenting material in a clear, concise, and logical form for oral and written presentations, briefs, or opinions.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in negotiating effectively and persuasively in both oral and written communications.
• Skill in using applicable computer software.
• Ability to draft documents relevant to legal matters.
• Ability to work independently to protect the City's interests.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to various types of cases assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a City office environment and in a courtroom environment.
• Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, electronically, and over the telephone.
• Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information 201 N. Montezuma Street Prescott, AZ 86301 Email: hr@prescott-az.gov Website: www.prescott-az.gov Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Salary

• $97,802.77 - $122,253.46/year