Municipal Prosecutor I

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $89,485.01 - $99,427.79/year

This job posting will remain open until filled and is subject to close at anytime.

A Municipal Prosecutor acts as the City’s legal representative and prosecutes cases in Municipal Court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Handles a full array of criminal cases including traffic, serious misdemeanors and domestic violence, code enforcement, animal control and sales tax.
• Reviews police reports to determine appropriate charges and disposition.
• Prepares for and conducts arraignments, pre-trial hearings and bench trials, jury trials and sentencings.
• Enters into plea negotiations with defendants or their attorneys during pretrial conferences.
• Provides legal guidance to Police Department and other City departments.
• Interprets laws, rulings and regulations.
• Interviews victims and witnesses of crimes.
• Prepares pleadings, undertakes discovery and drafts appeals.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including some clerical duties as needed.

• Must be able to interact with others in a positive manner.

Requires regular and prompt attendance.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received
Receives direct supervision from the Lead Municipal Prosecutor.

Supervision Given
None

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Education
Graduation from a recognized, accredited school of law or will graduate within six months.

Licensure/Certification/Registration
License to practice law in the State of Colorado or ability to within one-year of hire.
Must have active attorney registration with the Colorado Supreme Court within one-year of hire.

Experience
Municipal Prosecutor I: Experience working in a legal environment preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to effectively prosecute violators of municipal ordinances.
• Ability to learn the principles and procedures of municipal, civil, and constitutional law.
• Ability to learn the principal methods, materials, and practices of legal research and investigation, as well as judicial procedure and Colorado Rules of Evidence. Ability to learn local ordinances, state and federal laws, and constitutional provisions affecting municipal operations.
• Ability to learn to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and legal precedents and to prepare, present and argue such material effectively in legal pleadings and before the courts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, court officials and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate reliability.
• Ability to transport oneself to off-site locations on an occasional basis.
• Lakewood application, a resume and cover letter are required.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

Requires communication with City officials, the public, courts, and other lawyers. Travel to meetings and to courts is frequently necessary. 

LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work

Physical Demands
Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
Sit, stand or be stationary
Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc.
Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain
Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color

Environmental Conditions may include
Office settings

Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed
Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance