Deputy City Attorney - Prosecution

JOB The City of Missoula Attorney’s Office prosecutes misdemeanor offenses and municipal code violations committed in the City of Missoula.
The average caseload for a prosecutor is 200 + active cases.
The Attorney’s Office uses an entirely paperless case management system.
The Deputy City Attorney will provide a full range of legal services related to municipal government prosecution operations and represent the City in criminal proceedings before the courts.
Duties require a high degree of independence and initiative to maintain a significant case load and address complex legal issues.
Details: Priority screening will begin on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Please apply by this date to ensure timely consideration of your application.
Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established and the position is filled.
To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula application AND a Cover Letter that shares why you are interested in this position and how your past experience makes you a competitive applicant.
Failure to attach the cover letter will result in your application being incomplete, and therefore, not reviewed by the hiring manager.
Resumes will not be reviewed.
All details should be entered on the application.
** The posted wage range is the starting wage range only.
The full range for the position is $42.
88 - $52.
85/hour and will increase each year for longevity and cost of living adjustments.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Prosecute Missoula Municipal Code violations, and misdemeanor criminal violations in Missoula Municipal Court, including domestic violence cases, assault, sexual assault, DUIs, property crimes, etc.
Prepare all cases for trial, including providing all discovery pursuant to Montana State Law, reviewing discovery, meeting with victims, interviewing witnesses and preparing all witnesses for trial.
Develop plea agreements and engage in appropriate plea negotiations.
Litigate cases in jury trials and bench trials in Municipal Court.
Prepare for and attend all pretrial court proceedings.
Monitor suspended sentences and petition the court to revoke suspended sentences.
Attend district court civil implied consent refusal hearings.
Research and write legal memoranda, motions, and briefs on criminal law.
Prepare legal pleadings, and other court documents.
Provide feedback and training to law enforcement officers.
Track legislative changes and provide legal advice regarding changes to Montana State law and Missoula Municipal Code.
Provide verbal and written legal advice to City departments, and assist civil attorneys, as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Must be licensed to practice law and have a membership, in good standing, in at least one jurisdiction within the United States and the ability to obtain license to practice law in Montana at the time of hire.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal history background check.