Location : Burbank, CAJob Type: Full-Time Exempt from Civil ServiceJob Number: 24CAO2Department: City AttorneyOpening Date: 09/13/2024DefinitionCITY OF BURBANK IS SEEKING A CRIMINAL PROSECUTORThe City of Burbank has an opening for a Criminal Prosecutor at the Deputy City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney or Senior Assistant City Attorney level. Admission to the State Bar of California and two (2) to five (5) years' experience in criminal prosecution is required. Position primarily involves prosecution of state misdemeanor offenses and municipal code violations. The ideal candidate should have excellent legal writing, research, analysis, and communication skills. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of City application and supplemental questionnaire.OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENTOpen to all qualified candidates. Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 10/07/24 - Blind supplemental scoringDates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY, or Salary Range $9,649.34 - $12,688.89 monthlyASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY, orSalary Range $12,329.74 - $16,213.60 monthlySENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEYSalary Range $14,295.32 - $18,798.35 monthly(Salary based on qualifications)GREAT BENEFITS!Under direction of the City Attorney, to perform the more difficult, complex, and responsible legal work without detailed supervision; to supervise professional staff; to act for the City Attorney when absent; and to do related work as required.Essential Functions Deputy City Attorney: Examines general claims, warrants, and demands against the City to determine their legality; examines deeds, bonds and other documents and approves as to form; confers with and advises City departments regarding the legality of proposed expenditures and other actions; prepares briefs, opinions, pleadings and other legal papers; confers with attorneys, other City employees, and other interested parties regarding criminal prosecutions or civil cases; conducts legal research and prepares legal opinions; keeps case records and makes reports; performs investigations and prepares briefs for the trial of cases involving criminal prosecution for misdemeanors; tries civil and criminal cases and prosecutes appeals; interviews prospective complainants and Police Officers relative to the violation of penal statutes and the filing of complaints; performs legal work involved in the purchase and sale of real property by the City; drafts ordinances, resolutions, motions, and other legal documents; interprets and furnishes information regarding City ordinances; checks specifications, contracts and special assessment proceedings; drives on City business.Assistant City Attorney: Performs legal research and prepares legal opinions on all phases of municipal government; gives legal advice to City officials and department managers; drafts ordinances, resolutions, petitions, pleadings, briefs, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal instruments; represents the City and City officials in litigation, including the preparation of summonses, petitions, complaints, answers, interviewing witnesses, research, preparing briefs, negotiating settlement, appearing in court and before State Boards or Commissions, and handling appeals; passes on validity of claims against the City and makes recommendations for allowances or disallowance's thereof; handles correspondence and holds interviews, telephone conversations, conferences and negotiations in performing legal duties; may attend meetings of the Council, boards, commissions, and committees, when required; drafts proposed charter amendments; advises and assists in preparing for elections; prepares petitions for sewer and street improvements and forms for easements, bonds, complaints, notices, and assessment proceedings; when assigned to serve as a City prosecutor, prepares for trial and tries criminal cases in the Municipal Court and inferior courts and, when so assigned, shall have the rights, powers, duties and immunities of a City prosecutor.Senior Assistant City Attorney: Supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; manages caseloads and assures proper distribution of work among professional staff; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; performs legal research and prepares the more complex legal opinions for the governing body, boards, commissions, and departments; gives legal advice to City officials and department managers; drafts a variety of legal instruments; represents the City and City officials in litigation from initial preparation through the appeals process; investigates the more serious claims and complaints by or against the City; recommends action and takes such action as is necessary; handles correspondence and holds interview, telephone conversations, conferences and negotiations in performing legal duties; attends meetings of the Council, boards, commissions, and committees, when required; drafts proposed charter amendments; advises and assists in preparing for elections; prepares petitions for sewer and street improvements and forms for easements, bonds, complaints, notices and assessment proceedings; may be required to assist in handling criminal matters, and when so assigned, shall have the same rights, powers, duties and immunities of a City prosecutor; drives on City business.Minimum QualificationsDeputy City Attorney:Employment Standards: Knowledge of - civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances of established precedents, and of sources of legal reference; working knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of legal research and investigation; judicial procedures and the rules of evidence; the pleading and practice of effective presentation of court cases.Ability to - analyze legal documents and instruments; appraise and organize facts, and to effectively present evidence and other material in written or oral form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials, fellow employees, and the public.Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to admission to the Bar of the State of California. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who have passed the California State Bar examination. A temporary appointment may be made pending admission to the California State Bar. Such appointment shall not exceed three months.License & Certificates: A valid California Class C driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.Assistant City Attorney: Employment Standards:Knowledge of civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances of established precedents, and of sources of legal reference; legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedure; trial procedure and rules of evidence; research. Ability to analyze and apply legal principles; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically; prepare proper legal instruments; earn the confidence and cooperation of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials, fellow employees, and the public.Education/Training:Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to two years of full time experience in the practice of law and membership in the State Bar of California.License & Certificates:Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent at time of appointment.Senior Assistant City Attorney:Employment Standards:Knowledge of civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances of established precedents, and of sources of legal reference; legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedure; trial procedure and rules of evidence; research; principles of sound supervision.Ability to analyze and apply legal principles; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically; prepare proper legal instruments; plan and direct the work of others; win the confidence and cooperation of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials, fellow employees, and the public.Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to five years of experience as a practicing attorney and membership in the State Bar of California.License & Certificates: A valid California Class C driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment. Supplemental InformationNone.
This is an unrepresented job title that is a Z-Group (Unrepresented Mid-Manager) titleThe City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.01 You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Deputy City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney or Senior Assistant City Attorney. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, see resume or see application as these are not valid answers. Click Yes to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
02 Please describe any experience you have as a criminal prosecutor. Include whether your experience is of a felony, misdemeanor or other nature? 03 How many criminal trials have you handled as a prosecutor (break down felony v. misdemeanor and bench v. jury)? 04 Please describe any attorney related experience you have in the area of criminal practice in general. Include experience charging cases, handling the arraignment calendar, motions, trial preparation, negotiating pleas, and trials as a defense attorney, if any. 05 Describe the two most difficult criminal matters you have personally handled. Be as specific as possible. 06 Why do you want to be a criminal prosecutor? What experience do you have that would specially qualify you for this position? 07 I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, See resume is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed not qualified and may not proceed in the recruitment.
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