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Assistant City Attorney - City Prosecutor

United States·Prescottmid

Legal & ComplianceAttorney

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Education and/or Experience: Juris Doctorate degree from law school accredited by the American Bar Association; any prior criminal law experience preferred. Licensing, Certification,

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Legal & ComplianceAttorney

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

City Prosecutor

Legal Department

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 120

Pay Range:$101,153.88 to $151,730.82 annually DOE

Deadline to Apply: 10/22/2026

What We Offer

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✓A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching

✓Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment

✓10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year

✓Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance

✓Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details

✓Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

✓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.

✓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.

✓Performs other duties as assigned.

✓Knowledge of municipal law, regulations, and guidelines.

✓Knowledge of applicable state and federal law.

✓Knowledge of Arizona criminal and civil legal procedures, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.

✓Knowledge of methods of legal research.

✓Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents in difficult and complex cases.

✓Skill in presenting material in a clear, concise, and logical form for oral and written presentations, briefs, or opinions.

✓Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.

✓Skill in negotiating effectively and persuasively in both oral and written communications.

✓Skill in using applicable computer software.

✓Strong desire to serve the community through prosecution of criminal offenses.

✓Ability to draft documents relevant to legal matters.

✓Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to various types of cases assigned.

✓Work is performed in a City office environment and in a courtroom environment.

✓Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, electronically, and over the telephone.

✓Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

✓Drug screening

✓Motor vehicle records check

✓Criminal background screening

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Prescott, United States

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: $101,154–$151,731 a year; 1% above the $125,000 median for Attorney jobs on Jobera (366 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
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