Assistant City Attorney: Prosecution & Litigation

Payson City; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 107,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Payson City seeks a City Attorney to lead complex legal work including prosecution of crimes, drafting communications, and litigation of documents. You will work under the City Attorney, applying professional judgement in case preparation and presentation.

Requirements include JD from an accredited law school, Utah bar in good standing, and three years of civil/criminal litigation experience, plus a Utah driver's license. Full-time, on-site in Payson, UT.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree in law.
• Experience: Three years of experience as practicing attorney with civil and criminal litigation experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver's license. A license to practice law in the State of Utah; a member in good standing of the State Bar of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the City Attorney, performs responsible and complex legal work, primarily in the prosecution of crimes, drafting of communications, and litigation of documents.
• Works independently and applies professional judgement and skill in preparation and presentation of cases.

Education

Juris Doctor degree (accredited law school)

Utah Bar license in good standing

License to practice law in Utah

Valid driver's license

Job description

Payson City seeks a City Attorney to lead complex legal work including prosecution of crimes, drafting communications, and litigation of documents. You will work under the City Attorney, applying professional judgement in case preparation and presentation.

Requirements include JD from an accredited law school, Utah bar in good standing, and three years of civil/criminal litigation experience, plus a Utah driver's license. Full-time, on-site in Payson, UT.