Assistant City Attorney III/Prosecutor

1 month ago

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States City of Flagstaff, AZ Full time
Job Title: Assistant City Attorney III/Prosecutor

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant City Attorney III/Prosecutor to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the City Attorney and City Prosecutor, as well as prosecuting misdemeanors in City Court.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough legal research and prepare sound legal opinions.
  • Handle all phases of prosecuting criminal misdemeanor cases, including City Code violation cases, and some civil traffic cases, before the Flagstaff Municipal Court.
  • Conduct jury and nonjury trials and train and assist junior prosecutors in doing so.
  • Appears in court for hearings, including but not limited to evidentiary hearings, oral arguments, restitution hearings, status hearings, and probation revocation hearings.
  • Conduct legal research, develops arguments and drafts legal briefs in criminal cases as well as civil or appellate cases as needed.
  • Appears at Initial Appearances and Arraignments and provides the Court with the State's position as to release conditions, if any.
  • Conducts pre-trial conferences with defendants and defense attorneys in criminal cases and negotiates plea agreements.
  • Prepares disclosure statements; responds to requests from defense for additional disclosure; negotiates and/or litigates issues.
  • Reviews information provided by defense after pre-trial conferences but before trial; performs factual and/or legal research; if necessary negotiates plea offers; prepares written plea agreements and related paperwork; appears at change of plea hearings; reviews plea agreements with defendants; submits plea agreements to judge; provides judge with factual basis for charges; resolves any last minute disputes.
  • Reviews sentencing files and prepares sentencing recommendations; appears at sentencing hearings, submits sentencing recommendations and argues in support of those recommendations as necessary.
  • Communicates with crime victims and Victim Witness advocates and keeps them advised of case status.
  • Files appeals to the Superior Court and sometimes to the Arizona Court of Appeals and responds to defense appeals.
  • Interviews police officers and other witnesses to ascertain that evidence is complete and will be well presented.
  • Assists the police department with ongoing trainings and consultation for individual officers as well as department wide, consults with Police Legal Advisor on rule and law changes and assists in crafting or adjusting policy, and informs affected private citizens in criminal matters.
  • Reviews requests from citizens and law enforcement officers to charge crimes.
  • Occasionally prosecutes conflict cases for other jurisdictions.
  • Attends various City Council, board, commission, or other meetings to advise on legal problems and questions regarding legal matters.
  • Researches and drafts ordinances, resolutions, intergovernmental agreements, development agreements, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
  • Researches and renders opinions and advice on a wide range of complex legal issues to City Council, boards, commissions, as directed by City Attorney or City Prosecutor, and to upper level administrative and professional staff.
  • Conducts trainings for city staff on areas of expertise, specifically including, but not limited to, Law Enforcement.
  • Assists and coordinates with other departments regarding legal matters affecting their operations.
  • Assists the public regarding legal proceedings, procedures, or general questions or concerns relating to City legal matters, as required.
  • May be assigned to research criminal matters as well as civil.
  • May be assigned to investigate, prepare, and try administrative, civil, or criminal cases and appeals by or against the City in city, county, state, or federal courts, commissions or other administrative bodies.
  • Will be assigned to mentor or supervise other attorneys in areas of expertise, and to provide supervision for junior prosecutors, support staff and interns.
  • Prepares legal memoranda and briefs and performs legal analyses.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association with an L.L.B., or a J.D.
  • Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
  • Familiarity with the Criminal Justice System including terminology and process.
  • At least 7 years' experience in legal prosecution/defense trial and motion work experience in another jurisdiction.
  • At least 2 years of experience formally training or mentoring junior lawyers, law enforcement officers.
  • Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.

Desired Experience:

  • Attendance at minimum of 10 conferences on criminal prosecution presented by APAAC or the equivalent in prior 3 years; along with participation in community events that support law enforcement, criminal law and justice or similar.
  • Publication of an article relating to criminal prosecution or civil defense of police department or presentation of at least one significant topic at APAAC or similar legal conference.

Other Requirements:

  • Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

Benefits:

The City of Flagstaff offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options. Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements. Deferred compensation options are also available.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information].

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