Assistant Attorney; Prosecutor; Grade 20

Overview

The City of Huntsville’s Legal Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill the Assistant City Attorney (Prosecutor) position. The Legal Department provides legal counsel to the City Council, the City Mayor and other city officials, and aims to render high quality legal services to the City of Huntsville and its employees. The department comprises the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, Assistant City Attorneys, the Prosecution Office, the City of Huntsville Claims Representative, and support staff.

Assistant City Attorney (Prosecutor) Position Overview

This is advanced professional legal work in providing counsel and legal services for the City. Work involves performing a wide variety of professional legal duties, including provision of legal services for all departments of the City. The role includes preparation of cases for trial and drafting of resolutions and documents. Employees in this class must be qualified to try cases of considerable difficulty and manage and resolve complex legal problems.

Work is performed under general supervision and in accordance with established policies.

Provide counsel and legal services for the City and its departments. Prepare cases for trial and draft resolutions and documents. Manage and resolve complex legal problems of considerable difficulty. Perform work under general supervision and in accordance with established policies.

• Juris Doctor from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and considerable experience in legal practice.
• Must be a licensed member in good standing of the Alabama Bar Association.
• Must have a current license to practice law in the State of Alabama.

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The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular, full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, and other benefits, along with leave, holidays, and retirement. A summary of benefit offerings is provided below; details are described in the City’s policies and SPD documents.

Benefits overview (high level)

• Medical Insurance:
  City plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; coverage includes medical/surgical, prescription, and more.
• Mental Health/Substance Abuse:
  Included with group health plan; referrals available through designated Care Coordinators.
• Dental Plan:
  Preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage; deductible and plan maximums apply.
• Vision Plan:
  Benefits for exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses.
• Retirement, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Supplemental Voluntary Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Financial Wellness, EAP, Health & Wellness Center, and Sick/Annual Leave policies as described in the City’s materials.

Disclosures The City offers a robust benefits program. This information is a general reference and should not be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment or benefit coverage. Refer to the SPD or Benefits Office for details. If there is a conflict, the plan documents govern.

01. Do you possess a Juris Doctor degree from a regionally accredited college or university and considerable experience in legal practice?

• Yes
• No

02. Are you currently licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama?

• Yes
• No

03. Are you currently a licensed member in good standing of the Alabama Bar Association?

• Yes
• No

04. How many years of legal practice experience do you have?

• No experience
• One to Three years
• Three to Five years
• Five or More years
• Required Question