Assistant City Attorney I (Prosecutor)

ABOUT THE ROLE - Agency: City of Wichita Department of Law - Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with additional time required depending on caseload - Bargaining Unit: Employee Council - Overview: Engages in professional legal work to prosecute a wide range of cases in Wichita Municipal Court, including traffic violations, criminal charges, domestic violence, and environmental or housing offenses. May occasionally handle appeals to District Court. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and prosecute police and traffic cases. - Interview complainants and witnesses, determine facts relative to prosecution, and issue complaints. - Confer with and advise Police Officers and City officials on the legal interpretation of City ordinances. - Represent the City in prosecuting building, health, and zoning ordinance violations. - Prepare trial dockets and try misdemeanor bench trials. - Operate a vehicle as needed to complete work assignments. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Graduation from an accredited school of law. - Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas, or have completed the July 2026 Kansas Bar Examination and be awaiting results. - Working knowledge of the principles of criminal law, municipal laws, and municipal court methods and procedures. - Ability to appear in-person for municipal court proceedings according to assigned dockets. - Ability to perform self-directed research, apply legal principles, and communicate clearly orally and in writing. - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other departments, and the public. - May require the ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. - Offers of employment are contingent upon obtaining a temporary permit to practice law in Kansas and successfully passing the Kansas Bar Examination if currently awaiting results. - Must pass a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening. - Must pass a satisfactory criminal record check. - Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. SELECTION PROCESS - Progress will be consistently evaluated against established goals to ensure continued success in the role. HOW TO APPLY 1. Review the job posting and ensure you meet the required experience and training qualifications. 2. Apply today through the City of Wichita employment portal. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - The posting may close at any time. - Additional time may be required depending on the caseload. - The City of Wichita is not an E-Verify Employer. - Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, including the FMLA, EEOC, and EPPA.