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- Distinguishing Features of Work
- Join our team at the City of Wichita Department of Law! We are currently seeking a skilled attorney to fill the role of Municipal Court Prosecutor (Attorney I). This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in professional legal work, leveraging your expertise and trial skills in tasks such as interviewing witnesses, preparing trial dockets, trying misdemeanor bench trials and prosecuting criminal cases in Wichita Municipal Court. This position may also occasionally handle appeals of municipal court cases to District Court.
As a member of our dynamic prosecution team, you'll be responsible for the prosecution of a wide range of cases, including traffic violations, criminal charges, domestic violence cases, and environmental/housing offenses. Your work will be guided by established goals, and your progress will be consistently evaluated to ensure your continued success in achieving these goals.
If you're a qualified attorney looking for a fast-paced and rewarding legal career, consider joining us in Wichita and be a part of our dedicated team committed to upholding justice in our community. Apply today!
The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm(Additional time may be required depending on case load.)
Bargaining Unit: Employee Council
**Posting may close at any time** - Examples of Work Performed
- Develops and prosecutes police and traffic cases
- Interviews complainants and witnesses, determines facts relative to the prosecution of cases in court, and issues complaints
- Confers with and advises Police Officers and other City officials as to legal interpretation of City ordinances
- Represents the City in prosecuting building, health, and zoning ordinance violations.
- Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed
- Requirements of Work
- Working knowledge of the principles of criminal law, particularly as they relate to the prosecution of municipal ordinance violators
- Ability to appear in-person for municipal court proceedings according to criminal/traffic dockets as assigned.
- Working knowledge of municipal laws and ordinances
- Working knowledge of municipal court methods and procedures and skill in the prosecution of cases heard in court
- Ability to apply legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems.
- Ability to perform self-directed research and analysis as required for effective prosecution
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
- May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
- Required Experience and Training
- Graduation from an accredited school of law and licensed to practice law within the State of Kansas
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
- Applicants must attach a copy of their transcript to their application to be considered. Transcripts should confirm that the degree meets the specific educational requirements for the position. Applications submitted without an attached transcript will not be processed.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
- $69,000 - $101,063/year
