Position Title:
Assistant City Attorney (I.-Sr.)
Job Posting Closing Date:
10/08
Provo City is hiring a full-time professional to perform legal work as an Assistant City Attorney on civil and/or criminal cases, with responsibility to provide counsel on legal issues in the City's Legal Department.
Job Details
What is the compensation package?
Pay Rate: (G38, G39, G41) $95,122 - $151,795 annually (depending on qualifications)
Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule?, and others. For more information about benefits click here. (https://www.provo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/458/2025-Provo-City-Benefit-Highlights-PDF?bidId=)
What are the main duties?
Attorney I: (https://www.provo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/743/Assistant-City-Attorney-I-PDF)
Review civil and/or criminal cases and claims and evaluate strengths and weaknesses.
Review complaints, statements, police reports, and written subpoenas.
Conduct legal research and present findings.
Represent the City in court and at hearings including arguing cases and motions in court or before an administrative body, both in civil and criminal matters.
Prosecute misdemeanors and infractions, including appeals.
Interview witnesses.
Prepare for trials.
Coordinate efforts with various law enforcement agencies, government agencies, the public, attorneys, and other office staff.
Review assigned criminal cases for probable cause.
Authorize issuance of complaints or informations.
Assist in providing legal counsel and support to various departments as assigned.
Prepare pleadings, motions, orders, and other papers.
Draft ordinances and other documents.
Maintain knowledge and skill levels in current case decisions and legislation.
Assist staff members as needed and perform other related duties as required.
Attorney II: (https://www.provo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/742/Assistant-City-Attorney-II-PDF)
Perform the essential duties of lower-level attorneys.
May represent the City in civil litigation including evaluating, negotiating, and settling claims.
Provide leadership as needed to junior professional staff, including supervising legal interns and research projects.
Senior Attorney: (https://www.provo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/541/Senior-Assistant-City-Attorney-PDF)
Perform work of lower-level attorneys as needed.
Confer with litigants and advise others on how to confer.
May oversee and coordinate legal support to the Municipal Council, including providing Council legal representation at Council meetings and giving legally sound responses to requests.
Prepare and negotiate land sales and acquisitions.
Assist in department budget preparation and submission.
May supervise subordinate staff members and/or professional legal counsel retained by the City on special matters.
Perform other related duties as required.
What are the minimum qualifications?
At All Levels
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Valid, lawful driver's license.
Active Utah State Bar Association membership or other authorization to practice law in Utah.
Attorney II:
Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including trial experience.
Active Utah State Bar Association membership (including admission to practice before all state courts and, when required by the City Attorney, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah).
Senior Attorney
Six (6) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including trial experience and progressively responsible supervisory experience.
Active Utah State Bar Association membership (including admission to practice before all state courts and, when required by the City Attorney, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah).
What is the selection process?
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on October 9, 2025. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.
If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.
Why Provo City?
Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identified as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking. Together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. Provo has been awarded the "Best Performing City" three years in a row, and we were ranked the "Best Run City in America" by WalletHub for 2025. Visit provo.gov to learn more!
Note: Employees occupying positions within this classification are prohibited from carrying out any private law practice that would potentially generate a conflict of interest and/or from representing a party in an adversarial relationship with Provo City. Private professional endeavors are subject to review by the City Attorney and the Administration for approval.
Provo City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
It is the policy of Provo City to select, develop, and promote employees based on their ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of the City to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without regard to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition; age; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; or gender identity. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation; benefits; terms and conditions of employment; and opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment. It has been, and shall continue to be, the City's policy to maintain a working environment free of discrimination and intimidation. It is further the policy of the City to comply in good faith with applicable local, state, and federal statutes concerning Equal Employment Opportunity.
Employment with Provo City offers a variety of opportunities to start and grow an exciting career serving your community, including in public safety, utility services, leisure services, administration, and other areas. Opportunities are always available, so apply today to be a part of Provo's team!
