Assistant City Attorney - City Prosecutor

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

City Prosecutor

Legal Department

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 120

Pay Range: $101,153.88 to $151,730.82 annually DOE

Deadline to Apply: 10/22/2026

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

- A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching

- Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment

- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year

- Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance

- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details (https://www.azasrs.gov/content/new-and-prospective-members)

- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Primary function includes misdemeanor prosecution in the Prescott City Court. Assists City Attorney on civil matters as assigned.

Essential Duties:

- Performs the duties of the Assistant City Attorney in the Criminal Division as a prosecutor.

- Resolves misdemeanor prosecutions and municipal code violations.

- Performs pre-trial work and discovery; conducts officer and defense interviews; prepares motions; and contacts victims.

- Prepares and participates in court proceedings, hearings, mediation, and trials; arranges for and attends depositions.

- Prepares and drafts letters, memos, and pleadings regarding litigation, settlements, plea bargains, and negotiations.

- Researches, interprets, and applies laws.

- Works on appeals.

- Renders oral and written legal opinions on matters affecting the City's legal interests.

- Maintains current knowledge of legal trends and current case law relevant to municipal government.

- Organizes, interprets, and applies legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems.

- Observes information and conditions affecting the City's legal interests to help determine compliance with the law.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree from law school accredited by the American Bar Association; any prior criminal law experience preferred.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

Hold active membership, in good standing, with the Arizona State Bar Association.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Taking Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

- Knowledge of municipal law, regulations, and guidelines.

- Knowledge of applicable state and federal law.

- Knowledge of Arizona criminal and civil legal procedures, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.

- Knowledge of methods of legal research.

- Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents in difficult and complex cases.

- Skill in presenting material in a clear, concise, and logical form for oral and written presentations, briefs, or opinions.

- Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.

- Skill in negotiating effectively and persuasively in both oral and written communications.

- Skill in using applicable computer software.

- Strong desire to serve the community through prosecution of criminal offenses.

- Ability to draft documents relevant to legal matters.

- Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to various types of cases assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in a City office environment and in a courtroom environment.

- Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, electronically, and over the telephone.

- Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

- Drug screening

- Motor vehicle records check

- Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.