Deputy City Attorney
City of Pine Bluff•Pine Bluff, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Deputy City Attorney is responsible for assisting the City Attorney in presenting the City of Pine Bluff in a wide variety of legal matters, prosecuting misdemeanors and violations, appeals and civil matters, and rendering professional legal advice and advocacy to city employees, officers, and officials.
Requirements
- Jurist Doctorate and related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- Performs trial preparation.
- Prosecutes all misdemeanor and violation offenses investigated by the police department or brought by citizens.
- Coordinates with the Legal Assistant to have available physical evidence at trial.
- Communicates with court staff and defense attorneys, defendants, law enforcement officers, and witnesses regarding trial settings and continuances.
- Assists the City Attorney in all daily activities as needed.
- Performs legal research of a complex nature.
- Reviews and signs off on affidavits or other information drafted by the Legal Assistant.
- Performs all other duties assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
