Assistant City Attorney
About The Position
The Office of the City Attorney is hiring for the position of Assistant City Attorney. This position involves entry-level professional legal work in the preparation and prosecution of cases primarily in municipal court, and sometimes in circuit court. Prosecution may include ordinance violations, including adopted statutory traffic offenses such as first offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OWI) and other general ordinance violations including, but not limited to, offenses against peace and quiet, underage drinking tickets, damage to property, theft, and trespass violations, as well as violations of building, fire, and health code. This position may also eventually involve other diverse legal activities including civil litigation, appellate work, general law practice, ordinance drafting, and legal advice to city agencies consistent with the needs of the organization. This classification encompasses all non-managerial positions engaged in professional legal work within the City Attorney's office. The Office of the City Attorney provides a supportive work environment with training and guidance from other team members and colleagues. Work is performed with varying degrees of independence as employees gain necessary proficiencies. Work assignments, in addition to the prosecutorial assignment, are assigned as employees gain necessary experience and expertise, and there is an opportunity to be exposed to, and learn, a variety of areas of municipal practice.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities or can articulate an understanding of cultural competency.
- Admission to the bar in the State of Wisconsin upon appointment.
- Ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
- Candidates invited to an interview may be required to submit a writing sample.
Nice To Haves
- This position may require occasional travel within Dane County. Travel alternatives that do not require a driver’s license are available.
Responsibilities
- Prosecute ordinance violations, including adopted statutory traffic offenses, and other general ordinance violations
- Negotiate plea agreements with unrepresented defendants and defense counsel
- Communicate with civilian and police officer witnesses regarding the City’s case
- Maintain case files
- Prepare and present the City’s case at trial in (municipal and circuit courts)
- Coordinate with other prosecutors and City departments
- Research legal issues that arise during the prosecution of cases
- Provide legal advice to the Police Department
- Provide ongoing (and Ad Hoc) legal support to City boards, commissions, and agencies, as assigned
- Advise on legal obligations, litigation, and processes
- Respond to inquiries from elected officials, the media, and the public
- Draft documents including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, reports, and legal opinions
- Attend Administrative hearings and provide legal recommendations on behalf of the City or advice to the hearing body
- Prepare and present pleadings, briefs, and other court papers in connection with administrative hearings and civil trial litigation
- Prepare, review, and file all necessary legal papers on a timely basis for non-municipal administrative proceedings and civil litigation
- Present arguments on legal issues, as necessary
- Perform related legal research
- Research using paper, computer, and internet sources, as needed for prosecution or other litigation
- Present legal research conclusions in concise and persuasive manner
- Perform other related work as required.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
