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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Assistant City Attorney-Prosecutor's Officer

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$75K/yr - $106K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a qualified individual to join the City of Coeur d'Alene Legal Department as an Assistant City Attorney in the Criminal Division. The role involves prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and infractions, appearing in court, and providing legal advice to law enforcement and city departments.

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Responsibilities

Appears in court at all stages of a proceeding including arraignment, pre-trial conferences, trials and all other hearings

Represents the City in negotiations with opposing counsel and uses discretion when determining case resolutions

Prepares, drafts and defends legal briefs and memoranda to be presented to the courts

Presents probable cause to the court that supports criminal charges

Conducts independent legal research and analysis for legal motions, briefs, memoranda and trials

Prepares and writes search warrants and arrest warrants, including presenting to the court after working hours

Conducts witness and victim interviews

Responds to law enforcement questions and provides legal advice and counsel to police officers and the police department

Performs legal research in case law, rules of evidence and trial techniques

Attends treatment and diversion courts as the City representative

Reviews court pleadings, including discoveries for accuracy and completeness

Reviews public records requests for release of information

Represents city departments, commissioners, boards, committees as assigned and provide legal advice as needed

Responds to management's, supervisor's, co-workers' and citizens' questions and comments in a courteous, thorough and timely manner

Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities

Maintains strict confidentiality of all matters

Assists other department and City employees as needed or requested

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices

Reviews alleged violations of municipal code for civil and/or criminal enforcement

Drafts enforcement letters, negotiations and decisions and/or recommendations for civil or criminal action

Attends staff, city committee and court committee meetings as assigned

Provides legal training to the police department and Idaho POST Academy

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeIdaho State Bar membershipIdaho criminal lawLegal researchProsecuting misdemeanor casesCourt appearancesNegotiation skillsPublic speakingInterpersonal skillsTime managementEffective communicationConfidentiality

Required

Graduation from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctorate Degree

Member in good standing with the Idaho State Bar

Ability to pass CJIS and ILETS security background check is required

Knowledge of general municipal, State and Federal laws affecting city government

Knowledge of Idaho criminal law, criminal procedure, trial procedure, laws of arrest, search and seizure, use of force, rules of evidence, and legal ethics

Knowledge of advanced legal research and writing techniques

Knowledge of interview techniques, methods and strategies used for case preparation

Skill to prosecute misdemeanor cases and infractions, including regularly attending court hearings and procedures

Skill to use good time management skills and strong interpersonal skills

Skill to speak effectively in public

Skill to exhibit proficiency in legal research and writing

Skill to interpret various statutes and codes

Skill to understand relevant case law

Skill to research and organize facts; interpret and make deductions from varying facts or circumstances

Skill to quickly understand an issue and respond timely, accurately and appropriately

Skill to communicate effectively with diverse persons and interests

Skill to conduct effective negotiations

Skill to consistently exercise discretion and judgment within general policy guidelines and legal parameters

Skill to evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations

Skill to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly, logically and persuasively

Skill to develop sound litigation strategy and represent the City effectively in hearings, courts of law and meetings

Skill to use a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned or upset individuals

Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city managers, employees, and outside agencies

Skill to proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar office software to create documents and other materials, maintain information, and generate reports

Skill to use English and speak clearly for understanding

Skill to listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through verbal, written, and electronic communication channels

Skill to maintain a professional demeanor at all times

Skill to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines

Skill to demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems

Skill to perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public

Benefits

PERSI retirement benefits, [www.persi.idaho.gov](http://www.persi.idaho.gov/)

401k & 457 investment plans

Regence Blue Shield of Idaho

Employee covered 100%, low cost dependent coverage

Employees choosing to waive medical coverage due to other group coverage available, may receive a monthly contribution into their HRA VEBA plan.

Blue Cross of Idaho

Willamette Dental

Northwest Dental Benefits

100% employer paid for employee and dependents

Basic life insurance, line of duty death and Long Term Disability, 100% employer paid

Supplement life insurance available

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)- Pre and post-retirement health reimbursement arrangement. The city makes tax-free contributions into the eligible employee's account on a monthly basis. [www.hraveba.org](http://www.hraveba.org/)

11 paid holidays

8 hours vacation (18 for fire) per month, increasing with years of service

10 hours sick (24 for fire) per month

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Comprehensive program that provides counseling for work, family, personal and financial issues. This benefit also has telehealth options.

Tuition Reimbursement

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

AFLAC-Colonial Life

Supplement Life Insurance: for employee and spouse

Wellness Benefit