City Prosecutor Jobs

Murray City, UT is now accepting applications for CITY PROSECUTOR.

Opening Date: 05/05/2023

Closing Date: Open until filled (application review begins 05/19/23)

Salary: \$3,192 - \$4,845 bi-weekly DOE

Status: Exempt

Department: Attorney

General Description: Under the general supervision of the City Attorney, the City Prosecutor manages

the criminal prosecution program for the City.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree, plus four (4) years of experience in

the public sector with emphasis on criminal prosecution.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of the Utah Bar Association at the time of appointment.
• Must pass security clearance to have access to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and

Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS) records.

Essential Duties

• Supervises and directs the City Prosecution program for the City.
• Supervises and directs the work of Assistant City Prosecutors and Legal Administrators assigned

to prosecution.

• Reviews police reports, rap sheets, driving records and other supporting evidence for criminal

matters. Utilizes confidential BCI, driver's license division and other records.

• Prosecutes cases for the City in the Courts. Prepares and reviews pleadings on criminal cases

filed in the Courts by the City. Decides how criminal cases are handled by the Attorney's Office.

• Interfaces with the City Justice Court, District and other State Courts and resolves any concerns
• Ensures criminal cases in the Attorney's Office are timely and properly handled.
• Advises police and other City employees on criminal law and procedures.
• Screens criminal cases.
• Researches criminal and civil law; prepares legal opinions and memoranda.
• Interfaces with the public on issues and questions regarding criminal matters.

they may have.

• Researches and implements ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the City's criminal

prosecution program.

• Supports the Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) to ensure that the office is in compliance with

BCI rules and regulations.

• Prepares ordinances as directed by the City Attorney.
• Performs other related duties as required.

A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description

which can be found at www.murray.utah.gov

Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all

positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual

orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local,

state or federal laws.