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City of Omaha · 1 week ago

Attorney - Prosecution

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$87K/yr - $126K/yr

The City of Omaha is seeking an Attorney for its Law Department, specifically in the Prosecution Division. The role involves performing legal work, including legal research, representing the City in civil and criminal cases, and preparing legal opinions.

CommunitiesGovernmentPublic Relations

No H1B

Responsibilities

Searches law books, ordinances, statutes, and other legal authority on points of law involved in the preparation of legal opinions

Prepares written opinions for review by an attorney of a higher rank

Responds to questions from the public regarding City ordinances, state statutes, and policies

Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Represents the City on routine criminal and traffic matters from preliminary arraignment to and including trials; interviews witnesses and sets charges

An incumbent may occasionally draft an ordinance and review legal documents

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeAdmission to the BarLegal research techniquesCivilCriminal lawJudicial procedures knowledgeConstitutional law knowledgeCourt processes knowledgeLegal writing skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

Juris Doctor degree

Admission to the Bar in the State of Nebraska

Knowledge of the procedures and techniques of legal research and sources of information

Knowledge of general civil or criminal law

Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence

Knowledge of constitutional law and statutory provisions relating to municipalities

Knowledge of court processes and procedures

Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks including legal research and case management software

Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence and precedents

Ability to understand and interpret cases, laws, federal regulations, statutes, ordinances, and contracts

Ability to determine the legal relevance and appropriate application of laws, federal regulations, statutes, ordinances, contractual agreements, and factual information to assigned situations

Ability to explain laws, policies, and procedures

Ability to prepare clear, concise, and organized correspondence, legal opinions, and other documents

Ability to communicate in order to interview witnesses and respond to questions from the public

Ability to understand written or oral instructions

Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public

Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines

Ability to sit 76 to 100% of the time; stand and walk 51 to 75% of the time; and reach, bend, stoop, push and pull 0 to 25% of the time

Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds 0 to 33% of the time

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work

Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment

If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment