What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney position at Bismarck, City of (ND)?
JOB
This position provides legal services to the City of Bismarck, including the prosecution of ordinance violations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position provides legal services to the City of Bismarck, including the prosecution of ordinance violations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Prepares cases for prosecution in municipal court; reviews legal issues and witnesses.• Reviews police reports and makes decisions with regards to criminal charges; reviews motor vehicle accident reports for criminal and non-criminal traffic violations.• Prepares cases for jury trial in district court, including motion briefs, discovery, witness selection, expert determinations, and appeals.• Coordinates the review of evidence.• Conducts legal research.• Assists municipal court with legal issues, including arraignments, court trials, ordinances, and criminal rights issues.• Works with court clerks on issues related to warrants, restitution, parking matters, etc.• Drafts a variety of legal documents.• Assists in the drafting of municipal ordinances, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, and regulations.• Responds to questions from the public regarding city ordinances, rules, regulations and other issues.• Answers legal questions from city departments.• Makes decisions on property damage claims.• Performs related duties.
- Knowledge of local, state and federal law.• Knowledge of legal research principles.• Knowledge of civil litigation and liability claims.• Knowledge of relevant federal, state and city laws, regulations, and ordinances.• Knowledge of the rules of courtroom procedure and the rules of evidence.• Knowledge of departmental functions, programs and services.• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.• Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.• Skill in training and supervising personnel.• Skill in oral and written communication.
