ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
(Job Opening ID #510576)
Full-time position available with KCMO’s Law Department, Municipal Court Prosecution Division, 511 E. 11th St. Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Serves as a courtroom prosecutor position responsible for representing the City of KCMO in prosecuting the daily docket in one of nine courtrooms. Reviews charge codes, charge language and processes non-domestic violence warrant applications. Reviews police reports and makes contact with witnesses. Prepares cases for trial and prepares negotiated pleas for defense counsel. Represents the city on probation violations and assesses cases/defendants for entry into specialized dockets. Staffs the Saturday arraignment docket on a bi-monthly basis.REQUIRES graduation from an accredited school of law. Must be admitted to the Missouri Bar Association and possess the right to practice in all courts in the State of Missouri. Along with the application, a cover letter, a resume, and law school transcript should be submitted. The transcript must contain the applicant’s relative standing in the applicant’s law school class (class rank).Starting Salary: $4,945/month. Application Deadline: January 14, 2019. Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/careers. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.