Position will be open until filled.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Serves as Prosecutor and performs a variety of professional legal functions on behalf of the City of San Angelo's Municipal Court; participates in nuisance abatement and/or other court hearings; conducts legal research and analysis; prepares a variety of legal documents; receives and reviews public complaints; answers general legal questions for departments; and performs other related duties as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and screens Class C Misdemeanor complaints; determines the occurrence of prosecutable offenses.
• Files criminal, nuisance, and animal related charges in the Municipal Court for all cases not initiated by law enforcement personnel.
• Attends and represents the City in various types of legal proceedings including pre-trial hearings, nuisance abatement hearings, dangerous animal hearings, truancy hearings, and criminal trials.
• Oversees and coordinates the prosecution of all Class C misdemeanors on behalf of the City.
• Accepts or declines charges and plea negotiations with defendants and opposing counsel.
• Performs legal research pertaining to case law, legal precedents, municipal laws and ordinances, and Federal, State, and local statutes; develops trial strategies.
• Drafts and prepares ordinances, legal opinions, and/or other types of legal documents.
• Liaises and maintains working relationships with judges, attorneys, court personnel, defendants, law enforcement personnel, and City officials regarding various legal matters.
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Flexible schedule options may be available after one year of employment.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate's Degree; prosecuting experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• A license to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas is required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.

Required Knowledge of:

• Civil and criminal law processes and procedures.
• Methods and techniques used to conduct legal research.
• Processes for preparing various types of legal documents.

Preferred Skill in:

• Performing a variety of civil and criminal legal functions on behalf of a municipality or government entity.
• Prosecuting Class C misdemeanors.
• Attending and participating in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment, in, and around city, court and jail facilities.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.