Assistant City Attorney Senior Criminal

City of Sparks•City of Sparks, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs a full range of professional level criminal legal work involved in prosecuting misdemeanor crimes. This is the senior level non-supervisory class in the Assistant City Attorney series, fully capable of working independently on the most complex criminal litigation matters and directing and training staff. Incumbent may be assigned to any of three (3) classes depending upon experience and proficiency gained.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate
three (3) years of experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of criminal law.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada, at time of hire and maintain active license throughout employment.
Must be admitted to the Nevada State Bar at time of hire and remain an active member throughout employment.
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license.
Working knowledge of Nevada Revised Statues and Sparks Municipal Code
Knowledge of state and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting criminal prosecutions
Knowledge of municipal government organization, structure and functional responsibilities
Knowledge of criminal and administrative procedure
Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
Ability to practice effective techniques in the presentation of litigation, judicial procedures and rules of evidence
Ability to analyze problems and issues and perform legal research, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations in criminal matters
Ability to prepare clear, concise and legally sufficient resolutions, ordinances, contracts, leases, permits, reports, correspondence and other written materials
Ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically
Ability to represent the City effectively in hearings, courts of law and meetings with others
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines and legal parameters
Ability to effectively communicate messages and positions on behalf of the City
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during work
Ability to train others in work procedures

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a municipal setting
Enthusiastic, service-minded, "can-do" attitude

Responsibilities

Advise law enforcement on constitutional and criminal law issues pertaining to prosecution.
Prosecute all criminal cases within the jurisdiction of the Sparks Municipal Court from inception to appeal.
Review cases for probable cause.
Charge misdemeanors.
Negotiate pleas or resolution, at pretrial and at trial.
Communicate with attorneys, defendants, victims and witnesses.
Handle all aspects of litigating the misdemeanors including trials and appeals.
Research legal problems and prepare opinions, ordinances, and other legal documents.
Represent the City in specialty court programs and in administrative hearings before City boards and commissions and state and federal agencies on an assigned basis.
Represent the City in cases encompassing a wide variety of criminal subject matter, including all phases of pretrial and trial work.
Appear at weekend bail hearings on behalf of the City.
Conduct in-custody arraignments.
Review cases submitted by the Sparks Police Department misdemeanor unit for possible issuance of warrant or summons.
Advise and facilitate communication and exchange of information between client agencies and agencies outside of the City.
Ensure the maintenance of records.
Complete and compile reports of work performed.
Monitor legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions in criminal matters.
Evaluate their impact on City operations and recommend appropriate action.
Assist other attorneys in all phases of legal work on more complex litigation.
Attend meetings of boards and commissions as assigned by the City Attorney.
Provide on call services to the police department on an as needed basis or as assigned.
Perform other duties which may be assigned.