Job Description

Under the supervision of the Legal Department Division Head, performs civil and criminal law functions which require the application of professional judgment and skill. Minimum requirements include graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school, membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar, and experience in legal research and writing.

Starting Pay: $94,801 - $105,106 annually depending on experience

Schedule: 4x10s Monday-Thursday

Benefits : Full Benefits; health, dental, and life insurance, optional vision insurance, paid time off and paid holidays

Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

FLSA: Exempt status

Posting Close Date: May close any time after December 29, 2024

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prosecute, or assist in the prosecution of, assigned criminal, civil, and administrative cases on behalf of the City. Typical prosecution duties include legal research and evidence gathering; screening cases for possible criminal prosecution; discovery; preparing for, and participating in, bench and jury trials, motion hearings, conferences with defendants and attorneys, and other related trial work; preparing pleadings, plea negotiations, and arguments of legal concepts and principles; and recommending sentencing when appropriate.
• Draft correspondence, legal opinions, reports, ordinances, resolutions, pleadings, and other written materials.
• Thoroughly research legal issues and topics and provide clear and concise analyses of findings and opinions to adequately represent the City in areas of municipal law as needed.
• Handle, or assist in the handling of, the prosecution of City ordinance violations, as assigned.
• Attend City Council meetings, Executive Staff meetings, and other meetings as requested by the City Attorney.
• Travel to and attend court, meetings, and conferences/seminars on behalf of the City.
• Maintain professional association memberships.
• Stay abreast of current legal trends and innovations.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned.

• Basic understanding of municipal law and federal and state constitutional law.
• Basic knowledge of administrative and business practices.
• Able to maintain positive public relations and confidences and deal diplomatically with people.
• Able to exercise initiative and sound judgment in problem solving and decision making.
• Able to react resourcefully and responsibly under pressure.
• Able to communicate effectively with others, including the communication of complex legal theories and concepts.
• Able to present live training on legal topics relevant to the City.
• Able to react productively to change and handle other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar.
• Experience in legal research and writing.

Language Skills

• Excellent command of the English language regarding reading, writing, and communicating.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess a current attorney license from the Utah State Bar and be a member in good standing.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical movement, sitting, talking, hearing, and close vision ability.
• Occasional operation of a motor vehicle to travel unaccompanied for the purpose of conducting City business.
• Able to type; file; converse on the phone; and perform light physical tasks, including the operation of office equipment and machinery and occasional light lifting of objects.

Work Environment

• Typical office and courtroom environments, including air conditioning, ultraviolet lighting, low noise level, and little or no exposure to hazards.
• May include activities outdoors.
• Exposure to potential discomfort associated with computer keyboarding and constant monitoring of computer display screens.
• Occasional travel to locations inside and outside the limits of West Valley City and/or the State of Utah to conduct City business. Exposure to varying levels of stress due to human behavior and the demands of the position.

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