CITY OF CHEYENNE
City Attorney Prosecutor
CITY OF CHEYENNE, Cheyenne, WY
Job Details
Job Location
1- Municipal Building - Cheyenne, WY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
State Bar Card
Job Category
Legal
Description
City Prosecutor
JOB TITLE: City Prosecutor
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
SUPERVISOR: City Attorney
SALARY: $74,361 to $111,541 annually
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the City Attorney, prepares and handles criminal prosecutions. Assists the City Attorney in representing the Cheyenne Police Department and other civil matters as assigned.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Required:
State of Wyoming Bar
Preferred:
One (1) to five (5) years of Prosecution experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Working Environment:
Work closely with others in an office environment utilizing a computer and other office equipment. Occasional irregular working hours.
Qualifications
The City of Cheyenne offers the following benefits to Full Time Employees.
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Pension
Job Location
1- Municipal Building - Cheyenne, WY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
State Bar Card
Job Category
Legal
Description
City Prosecutor
JOB TITLE: City Prosecutor
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney
SUPERVISOR: City Attorney
SALARY: $74,361 to $111,541 annually
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the City Attorney, prepares and handles criminal prosecutions. Assists the City Attorney in representing the Cheyenne Police Department and other civil matters as assigned.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prosecute misdemeanor cases in municipal court, including evaluation of citations filed by the Cheyenne Police Department; make charging decisions; conduct legal research; prepare discovery; draft pleadings; and appear in court.
- Respond to inquiries and provide legal advice regarding criminal law and procedure to the Mayor, City Council, City departments and various boards and commissions.
- Provide legal advice to the Cheyenne Police Department. Including advice on public records requests, contract review, and policy and procedure within the Department.
- Provide proactive and preventive legal advice to prevent lawsuits, claims, and other issues from arising.
- Receive and respond to public inquiries, citizen complaints, and requests for information.
- Perform general legal research; utilize law libraries and other research mechanisms; and keep current on relevant legal issues.
- Respond to inquiries from courts, the District Attorney's Office, Youth Alternatives, and other agencies.
- Maintain compliance with licensing and continuing legal education rules of the Wyoming State Bar.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Operations, services, and activities of a City Attorney's Office.
- Relevant principles of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative laws, codes, and regulations.
- Federal and state criminal laws and procedure.
- Methods and techniques of legal research.
- Organization, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of City government.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications.
- Provide responsive, timely assistance to the City Attorney and other supervisory or management staff.
- Prepare and prosecute criminal cases.
- Prepare clear and concise legal documents, briefs, and opinions.
- Properly interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies.
- Communicate concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Required:
State of Wyoming Bar
Preferred:
One (1) to five (5) years of Prosecution experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Working Environment:
Work closely with others in an office environment utilizing a computer and other office equipment. Occasional irregular working hours.
Qualifications
The City of Cheyenne offers the following benefits to Full Time Employees.
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Pension