City Prosecutor

 City of Holladay

 4580 S 2300 E

Holladay, UT 84117

801-272-9450

Holladay website

CITY PROSECUTOR

Opening Date: January 5,2026                                 Closing Date: Open until filled

 Status: Full-time, Exempt

Annual Salary Range: $98,089 - $147,134 DOQ

Hiring Range: $98,089 – $122,611 DOQ                                      

The statements and information in this document are neither intended to nor do they create contractual or other rights on behalf of any person hired by the City.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is primarily responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of Holladay, Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights and Brighton in the Holladay Justice Court and appeals to the Third District Court. Minimum requirements include graduation from an American Bar Association-accredited law school, membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar, a minimum of 5 years of practicing criminal law, and experience in legal research and writing.

SUPERVISOR

City Manager

POSITION(S) SUPERVISED

TBD, likely to Supervise legal assistant positions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  - Full Job description

• Meet performance standards established with the employee’s manager.


• Follow City policies and procedures.


• Job attendance is required, except for authorized leave.


• Represent the cities in various misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases; research courtroom evidence; summon witnesses and negotiate pleas.


• Performs typical prosecution duties including legal research and evidence gathering; screening cases for possible criminal prosecution; discovery responses; 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; recommending sentencing when appropriate; communicating with victims; responding to Post Conviction Remedies Act claims; and reviewing and responding to expungement petitions.


• Manage the flow of work for criminal prosecution.


• Coordinate with the civil City Attorney to prosecute civil remedies to enforce city ordinances, abate public nuisances, and recover damages to city property.


• Screen misdemeanor criminal cases.


• Coordinate efforts with victims' advocates and law enforcement.


• Represent the City in criminal appeals to district and appellate courts.


• Maintain a professional relationship with the City, court, law enforcement officials, staff, and the public.


• Advise law enforcement personnel and city representatives on matters concerning criminal law.


• Travel to and attend court, meetings, and conferences/seminars on behalf of the City. 


• Maintain professional association memberships. 


• Stay abreast of current case law, statutory changes, and legal trends and innovations.


• Provide advice on city ordinances and laws.


• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. 
   Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an American Bar Association-accredited law school with a Juris Doctor.


• Five years of experience practicing criminal law.


• Experience in legal research and writing.


• Experience in municipal law highly desirable.
  
  
  

     2.  Special Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Utah State driver’s license with periodic verifications by the City.


• Must be a member, in good standing, with the Utah State Bar Association.


• Must be able to pass a Bureau of Criminal Identification background check.

     3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of federal, state, municipal, and criminal law, rules, and legal terminology.


• Working knowledge of City departments and the legal needs.


• Working knowledge of Utah Rules of Evidence, Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules of Criminal Procedure.


• Skill in writing.


• Skill in oral advocacy.


• Skill in absorbing raised issues and evaluating conflicting contention.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and develop legal conclusions and applications.


• Ability to digest information and adjust legal strategies impromptu under stress.


• Ability to apply very general arguments to specific instances.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with elected officials, City employees, court personnel, attorneys, and law enforcement.


• Ability to deal with defendants, victims, witnesses, and the public directly under stressful circumstances.


• Ability to complete assignments within deadlines.


• Ability to engage in critical thinking and creative problem-solving.


• Ability to use a computer and associated technology, including E-Prosecutor

     4.  Physical Demands

• Requires physical movement and sitting, as well as the ability to travel unaccompanied for the purpose of conducting City business. 


• Requires the ability to perform light physical tasks, including the operation of office machinery and equipment and occasional light lifting.


• Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.


• Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity is required to perform essential functions.


• Talking, hearing, and seeing are required in the normal course of performing the job.
  
  

     5.  Work Environment

• Typical office and courtroom environments, including air conditioning and ultraviolet lighting, with low noise level and little or no exposure to hazards, but may include activities outdoors. 


• Exposure to potential discomfort associated with computer keyboarding and constant monitoring of computer display screens. 


• Considerable exposure to varying levels of stress due to workloads, frequent interruptions, human behavior, deadlines, and multiple tasks and assignments.


• Occasional travel to locations both inside and outside the limits of Holladay and/or the State of Utah.

NOTICE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. It is the policy of the City of Holladay to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Human Resources will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicants during the selection process. If you have special needs, please call 801-834-2577. In the interest of the workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. The City of Holladay requires, as a condition of employment, the use of direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account.

RESUMES must be submitted online through Bamboo at Apply for Job Openings . This position is open until filled.

Holladay City is an Equal Opportunity Employer