Municipal Attorney: Prosecution & Civil Counsel

Layton City; Layton (UT); Sur place; USD 91 000 - 149 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Layton City in Utah is seeking an entry-level professional attorney to support the City Attorney in criminal prosecution and civil matters. Under supervision, you will handle assignments involving routine and moderately complex legal issues, draft documents, conduct research, and advise City departments.

Qualifications include a JD from an accredited law school and Utah bar license or eligibility within 6 months; role may require appearances in court and collateral duties.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Utah bar license or eligibility within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to advise City departments and represent the City in court or civil matters.

Responsabilités

• Prosecutes criminal misdemeanor and infraction cases as assigned, files charges, drafts pleadings, conducts discovery, negotiates resolutions, and appears in court.
• Provides legal advice and assistance to City departments, boards, and staff; drafts contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents; reviews actions for legal compliance.
• Researches federal, state, and local laws to support City operations and ensure compliance.
• Attends training and maintains professional competence in municipal law and courtroom proceedings.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Prosecution basics

Formation

Juris Doctor degree

Description du poste

Layton City in Utah is seeking an entry-level professional attorney to support the City Attorney in criminal prosecution and civil matters. Under supervision, you will handle assignments involving routine and moderately complex legal issues, draft documents, conduct research, and advise City departments.

Qualifications include a JD from an accredited law school and Utah bar license or eligibility within 6 months; role may require appearances in court and collateral duties.