Assistant City Prosecutor

City of Murray; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Murray is seeking an Assistant City Prosecutor to join the Attorney Department. Under supervision of the City Attorney and City Prosecutor, you will prepare and handle criminal prosecutions and assist in civil matters for the City.

Recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply. Must be a member of the Utah Bar Association at the time of appointment. The position offers an exempt, full-time role with a bi-weekly salary range and open until filled.

Qualifications

• Prepares and handles criminal prosecutions.
• Assists the City Attorney in civil matters for the City as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the City Attorney and City Prosecutor, performs criminal prosecution work; conducts legal research; handles appeals; appears in court, as necessary, to prosecute and dispose of criminal cases.
• Screens possible criminal prosecutions from police.
• Makes court appearances; prepares criminal cases for pre-trial and trial; prepares necessary pleadings.
• Prepares ordinances.
• Handles appeals to the State District and Appellate courts.
• As directed by the City Attorney, performs civil legal work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Legal research

Court appearances

Criminal prosecution

Education

JD degree

Job description

Assistant City Prosecutor needed for a Murray City employer.

• Closing Date:** Open until filled (application review will begin 08/07/2026)
• Salary:** $3,491 - $5,296 bi-weekly DOE (typically hire at or near minimum)
• Status**: Exempt
• Department:** Attorney
• General Description:** Under the general supervision of the City Attorney and City Prosecutor, prepares and handles criminal prosecutions. Assists the City Attorney in civil matters for the City as assigned.

Recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of the Utah Bar Association at the time of appointment.

Essential Duties

• Under direction of the City Attorney and City Prosecutor, performs criminal prosecution work; conducts legal research; handles appeals; appears in court, as necessary, to prosecute and dispose of criminal cases.
• Screens possible criminal prosecutions from police.
• Makes court appearances; prepares criminal cases for pre-trial and trial; prepares necessary pleadings.
• Prepares ordinances.
• Handles appeals to the State District and Appellate courts.
• As directed by the City Attorney, performs civil legal work.
• Performs other related duties as required.