Prosecutor

City-of-Carrollto; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Carrollton is seeking an Assistant City Attorney I to perform legal research, draft ordinances, and prosecute municipal code violations. Under general direction, you will represent the city in criminal and civil matters and provide advisory services to City departments.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, 2–5 years of city government experience, and a Texas Bar license. The role is office-based in Carrollton, Texas, with standard city‑level duties and compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• 2-5 years of City government experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal and civil litigation activities and prepare dockets, anticipate defense, present evidence, ask appropriate questions, develop case theory, draft pleadings, complete discovery, and related activities.
• Draft a variety of legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Consult with City employees, victims, witnesses, and other interested parties on municipal court matters; provide legal advice in meetings.
• Perform legal research and document preparation related to cases, statutes, records, and related information to determine arguments and outcomes.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Ordinance prosecution

Court procedures

Trial techniques

Legal writing

Confidential information handling

Communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

JOB TITLE: Assistant City Attorney I

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Legal

REPORTS TO: City Attorney

SUMMARY: Under general direction, is responsible for performing legal research, investigating claims, complaints, and lawsuits made against and/or on behalf of the City and prosecuting violators of City ordinances. Work is performed with general direction, working from broad goals and policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in criminal and civil litigation activities and proceedings, which includes: preparing dockets, anticipating defense, presenting evidence, asking appropriate questions, developing case theory, drafting pleadings, completing discovery, and/or performing other related activities.
• Consult with City employees, victims, witnesses, and/or other interested parties on municipal court matters.
• Conduct a variety of legal research, analysis, and document preparation related to cases, statutes, records, and related information to determine applicable arguments and potential case outcomes.
• Draft a variety of legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, and/or other legal documents.
• Participate in a variety of meetings to provide legal advice and receive and convey information.
• Respond to and resolves citizen inquiries that have a legal component.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of municipal government operations;
• Knowledge of applicable municipal, State, and Federal laws;
• Knowledge of criminal law principles;
• Knowledge of State and municipal ordinance prosecution principles;
• Knowledge of court methods and procedures;
• Knowledge of legal theory;
• Knowledge of legal terminology;
• Knowledge of trial techniques and procedures;
• Knowledge of rules of evidence;
• Skilled in preparing written opinions;
• Skilled in writing briefs;
• Skilled in strategically applying legal rules in court;
• Skilled in prosecuting cases in courts;
• Skilled in writing legal documents;
• Skilled in analyzing legal documents and instruments;
• Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information;
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple projects;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate.
• 2-5 years of City government (political subdivision) experience.
• Requires a License from the Texas State Bar.

PREFERENCES:

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent reaching, sitting, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
• Occasional exposure to criminal suspects and prison inmates.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.