Summary Statement
This City Attorney Office provides legal services and advice to the Mayor, the City Council, and other city departments on a myriad of issues. Our Civil Division provides services that include contract review, real estate transactions, land use planning, civil litigation, and risk management. Our Criminal Division prosecutes misdemeanor and infraction offenses that occur within Boise City limits, and also provides prosecution services to the City of Meridian on a contractual basis. Additionally, the Criminal Division provides police training and advice to the Boise and Meridian Police Departments.
The City Attorney's office is currently recruiting for a Attorney I - Criminal Division, who will prosecute misdemeanors and infractions at the magistrate court level. Conduct legal research and drafts memoranda to prepare cases. Answer general inquiries from the public in matters related to criminal law and criminal procedure. Work requires considerable independent judgment and is performed under general direction.
This position is designated as At-Will.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your completed application.
Essential Functions
Handles criminal cases in court. Represents the City of Boise at all levels of the criminal process, including arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, post-sentencing hearings and appeals. Handles a significant number of misdemeanor criminal and civil infraction cases.
Prepares files for court. Reviews criminal case file. Conducts a criminal background check for each defendant. Reviews defendant's driver's license status when necessary. Evaluates strengths and weaknesses of each case. Develops an offer of settlement and negotiates a resolution when possible. Communicates with pro se defendants, defense attorneys, victims, victim witness coordinators, witnesses, police officers, judges, and clerks in a timely manner. Prepares unresolved cases for trial. Uses the office's various technology programs. Assigns tasks to support staff and successive attorneys as part of case preparation.
Researches and writes memoranda and briefs on various criminal issues. Responds to various defense motions, such as motions to suppress or motions to dismiss, and files preemptive motions on behalf of the City. Responds to inquiries from general public or stakeholders in the criminal justice system.
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Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
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