Assistant City Attorney I - Prosecution (Part-Time)

Our Assistant City Attorney I - Prosecution (Part-Time) prosecutes cases in Municipal Court and performs extra duties and responsibilities assigned by
the City Attorney.

The salary range for this position is $48.45 to $67.83 per hour, and the hiring range is $48.45 to $58.14 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

This is a part-time position, working 20 hours per week.

This opportunity will be available until Friday, April 12, 2024 at 12:00pm MST.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

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Essential Functions

• Prosecutes cases in Municipal Court, which includes meeting with defendants and their attorneys; meeting with police officers, code enforcement officials, witnesses and victims; responding to written motions of defendants; processing and preparing cases for trial; presenting cases in jury trials and trials to the court; researching the law.
• Performs professional legal work carrying the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility. Regularly drafts motions, proposed orders, and other court documents.
• Represents the City in prosecuting Municipal Code violations.
• Keeps the City Attorney, or a direct supervisor, regularly informed of matters being handled as required by the City Attorney.

Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: A law degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.

Experience:

Required: Minimum of one year experience in criminal and/or administrative prosecution.

Preferred: Experience in other areas of municipal law.

Certifications

• Must be licensed to actively practice law in the State of Colorado and be in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court.
• Must possess a valid Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the necessary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Must possess the ability to make sound judgments and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with co-workers, the Municipal Judge, City Council, defendants and their attorneys, and the general public.
• Must possess a good working knowledge of Colorado Municipal Court Rules and the Colorado Rules of Evidence.
• General knowledge of the law.
• General knowledge of City organization and operations.
• Skilled in legal writing and research.
• Ability to participate in team problem solving.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software, and to do on-line legal research.
• Ability to work independently in protecting the legal interests of the City and in supporting the goals and objectives of the City Council, City Manager and City Attorney.
• Ability to perform with integrity; demonstrate honesty and sensitivity to ethical issues; and avoid actual or apparent impropriety and/or conflicts of interest.
• Exercise appropriate judgment, often under pressure, consistent with the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility attending the position.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and officials, co-workers and the public, and deal with problems timely, effectively, courteously and tactfully.

Physical Demands

Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Working Environment

Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions

• Requires much mental effort, study and concentration, and often under pressure of time and adverse consequences of error or failure.
• Working early morning, evening, holiday and weekend hours is sometimes required.
• Regularly required to talk and hear and the demands on the visual senses are very high.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

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