Deputy Attorney I​/II​/III - Prosecution

Overview

Description

Deputy City Attorney I – $ - $ Annually

Deputy City Attorney II – $ – $ Annually

Deputy City Attorney III – $ - $ Annually

The City of Anaheim seeks a dynamic and dedicated Deputy City Attorney I/II/III for the City Attorney's Office Criminal Prosecution section. To perform a wide variety of professional legal duties ranging in difficulty from moderate to highly complex, depending on the level of assignment, for all municipal departments; to provide staff assistance to a Senior and/or Assistant City Attorney with legal activities involving criminal law, municipal codes and ordinances, and representing the People in criminal matters.

Deputy City Attorney I:
This is the entry level class in the series. Incumbents perform entry level routine tasks to include the handling of less difficult, complex, and sensitive cases and projects assigned to the work unit. Incumbents in this classification have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Deputy City Attorney II
:
This is the first working level class in the series. Incumbents perform progressively more responsible level municipal law or criminal prosecution duties to include the handling of moderately difficult and sensitive cases and projects assigned to the work unit. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Deputy City Attorney III
:
This is the experienced working/journey level class in the series. Incumbents perform journey level municipal law or criminal prosecution duties to include the handling of difficult, complex, and sensitive cases and projects assigned to the work unit. Incumbents at this level receive minimal supervision and are assigned work that ranges from difficult to complex, are of broader scope, and are performed with greater independence of action and decision-making.

Employees in all of these classes perform professional legal duties of similar type and character. Work of Deputy City Attorneys at each of these levels are distinguished by increasing proficiency and skill in independently handling legal issues, matters, and cases of increasing complexity and risk to the City with experienced legal judgment and acumen.

The department reserves the option to hire at either Deputy City Attorney I, II, or III based on candidate qualification, selection process, and needs of the department.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

When Assigned To Prosecution

Provide effective prosecution of misdemeanors and infractions occurring within the City; review and file cases; subpoena witnesses; prepare discovery responses; negotiate cases with opposing attorneys; represent the City in arraignments, pre-trials, jury trials, and appellate matters.

Request/recommend follow-up investigations by Police Department personnel in misdemeanor cases.

May attend City meetings related to the investigation of municipal code related violations; negotiate municipal code related violations with property/business owners in order to resolve the violations prior to criminal case filings.

Participate in City-wide meetings regarding issues confronting the enforcement of state and municipal laws and codes; attend meetings of various trade organizations related to issues confronting municipal code, state, local laws and regulations.

Assist in preparing reviews of inspections and search warrants.

Perform related duties as required.

Full scope of essential functions, click on the appropriate title below:

Deputy City Attorney I

Deputy City Attorney II

Deputy City Attorney III

Experience and

Education:

Deputy City Attorney I:
Some responsible experience in the field of municipal or criminal law is desirable.

Deputy City Attorney II
:
Two years responsible experience directly related to area of assignment/specialty, such as in…