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Assistant City Attorney I (Prosecutor)

Kansas, USA

112 Days ago

Job Description


The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Join our team at the City of Wichita Department of Law! We are currently seeking a skilled attorney to fill the role of Municipal Court Prosecutor (Attorney I). This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in professional legal work, leveraging your expertise and trial skills in tasks such as interviewing witnesses, preparing trial dockets, trying misdemeanor bench trials and prosecuting criminal cases in Wichita Municipal Court. This position may also occasionally handle appeals of municipal court cases to District Court.

As a member of our dynamic prosecution team, you'll be responsible for the prosecution of a wide range of cases, including traffic violations, criminal charges, domestic violence cases, and environmental/housing offenses. Your work will be guided by established goals, and your progress will be consistently evaluated to ensure your continued success in achieving these goals.

If you're a qualified attorney looking for a fast-paced and rewarding legal career, consider joining us in Wichita and be a part of our dedicated team committed to upholding justice in our community. Apply today!

The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

(Additional time may be required depending on case load.)
Bargaining Unit: Employee Council

**Posting may close at any time**

Examples of Work Performed

  • Develops and prosecutes police and traffic cases
  • Interviews complainants and witnesses, determines facts relative to the prosecution of cases in court, and issues complaints
  • Confers with and advises Police Officers and other City officials as to legal interpretation of City ordinances
  • Represents the City in prosecuting building, health, and zoning ordinance violations.
  • Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle
  • These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements of Work

  • Working knowledge of the principles of criminal law, particularly as they relate to the prosecution of municipal ordinance violators
  • Ability to appear in-person for municipal court proceedings according to criminal/traffic dockets as assigned.
  • Working knowledge of municipal laws and ordinances
  • Working knowledge of municipal court methods and procedures and skill in the prosecution of cases heard in court
  • Ability to apply legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems.
  • Ability to perform self-directed research and analysis as required for effective prosecution
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
  • May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
  • An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Required Experience and Training

  • Graduation from an accredited school of law. Applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas or have completed the July 2025 Kansas Bar Examination and be awaiting results.

    Offers of employment are contingent upon obtaining a temporary permit to practice law in Kansas and successful passage of the Kansas Bar Examination.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:



https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf (Download PDF reader)
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf (Download PDF reader)
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Criminal, Litigation

Designation

Attorney

Key Skills Required

AnalysisCriminal LawEnvironmentalExaminationInclusiveInterpretationResearchScreeningTrainingWritingZoning

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $71,000 - $117,899 / Annual Salary

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: City of Wichita

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

Location

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