What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney position at CITY OF BISMARCK?
This position provides legal services to the City of Bismarck, including the prosecution of ordinance violations.
Examples 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.
Minimum Qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Current membership in the State Bar of North Dakota.
Salary : $95,583 - $107,530
