City Prosecutor
About The Position
Prosecutes cases in the City of Midland Municipal Court. Advises City Departments on legal issues. Prepares legal documents and represents the City in court and other settings.BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES None. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Prosecutes all complaints for violations of Midland's municipal code, traffic laws and various Class C Misdemeanors. Drafts and reviews contracts and other legal documents. Prepares for litigation including research, drafting petitions, answering motions, filing documents, participating in discovery, and appearing in court. Responds to questions from assigned departments concerning legal issues. Attends various city meetings. Represents the City at various meetings and venues. Drafts and reviews a variety of legal related correspondence. Responds to public inquiries about code matters and other legal issues. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Ability to sit, stand, and move inside the building and transfer self from building to building.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability to read and understand legal documents, technical materials, reports and journals. Skill in developing related reports and documents. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to court officials, citizens, the city council and state and federal officials. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION Doctor of Jurisprudence degree with license to practice law in the State of Texas or sitting for bar exam. A valid Texas Driver's License is also required. WAGES AND HOURS $95,000 Annually/Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Requirements
- Ability to read and understand legal documents, technical materials, reports and journals.
- Skill in developing related reports and documents.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to court officials, citizens, the city council and state and federal officials.
- Doctor of Jurisprudence degree with license to practice law in the State of Texas or sitting for bar exam.
- A valid Texas Driver's License is also required.
Responsibilities
- Prosecutes all complaints for violations of Midland's municipal code, traffic laws and various Class C Misdemeanors.
- Drafts and reviews contracts and other legal documents.
- Prepares for litigation including research, drafting petitions, answering motions, filing documents, participating in discovery, and appearing in court.
- Responds to questions from assigned departments concerning legal issues.
- Attends various city meetings.
- Represents the City at various meetings and venues.
- Drafts and reviews a variety of legal related correspondence.
- Responds to public inquiries about code matters and other legal issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
