Prosecutor- Legal Department

All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Job Description:

• Conduct a probable cause review of all charged domestic violence offenses.

• Review reports where the defendant was not on the scene to determine if there is probable cause to file charges.

• Prepare plea offers based on case facts, defendant criminal history, and conversation with victims before the defendant’s arraignment.

• Speak with all victims that request to speak with the domestic violence prosecutor.

• Draft appropriate motions to ensure case specific victim safety.

• Work with law enforcement to ensure court orders are being properly enforced.

• Represent Kansas City, Kansas in specialized domestic violence dockets.

• Maintain a productive diversion program that reflects the evolving research and ordinance language surrounding domestic violence.

• Oversee divertee progress through diversion program.

• File diversion revocations in cases where divertee is not adhering to diversion contract.

• Represent the City in all domestic violence motions, hearings, trials, and appeals, both appellate and district court.

• Speak with victims and witnesses before trial or hearing to explain the process and prepare them to testify.

• If a case was declined or dismissed, explain the reasoning to victims.

• Confer with District Attorney’s Office to track defendant’s with cases in both Municipal and District Court.

• Attend domestic violence trainings and conferences.

• Track how all time is spent and report time used for domestic violence prosecution.

• Create VAWA Grant Narrative and goals.

• Track and report progress on VAWA Grant goals on quarterly reports.

• All stages of prosecution of non-domestic violence criminal cases, cover for other attorneys to include traffic, code enforcement cases, etc.

Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed. License to practice law in Kansas and a Juris Doctorate degree required.

Salary Range:

$31.06-$42.40/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS