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.

City of Prescott

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