Description
Prosecutes C misdemeanor cases in the City of Rosenberg Municipal Court and upholds local ordinances and state laws, ensuring fair and efficient administration of justice. The City Prosecutor works under the supervision of the City Attorney and collaborates closely with law enforcement, court personnel and city officials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prosecutes all complaints for violations of Rosenberg’s municipal code, traffic laws and various Class C Misdemeanors
Review police reports, citations and complaints for legal sufficiency
Prepare and present cases for arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials and appeals
Prepares for litigation including research, drafting petitions, answering motions, filing documents, participating in discovery and appearing in court
Negotiate plea agreements and recommend sentencing consistent with city policy and legal standards
Responds to questions from assigned departments concerning legal issues
Drafts and reviews a variety of legal related correspondence and maintains accurate case files and documentation
Responds to public inquiries about code matters and other legal issues
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Legal proceedings, trial procedures and the laws of the State of Texas
Ordinance, statues, and court decisions relating to Municipal Court jurisdictions
Judicial procedures and rules of evidence, as well as the organization, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the Municipal Court
Texas Penal Code, Texas Transportation Code, Texas Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence and municipal regulations and ordinances
Managerial, leadership, organizational, negotiation, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Ability to identify, analyze and present and communicate issues clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Computer research and word processing skills
Requirements
Three (3) years legal experience with a focus on criminal prosecution
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed attorney to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the Texas State Bar
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizen
Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License
o Reliable transportation and liability insurance
Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
o Criminal background check
o Controlled substance screening
Oath of Office
