Prosecutor

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Prosecutor position available in the Law Department.

Job Summary

Prepares and prosecutes municipal court cases. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review complaints. Reads, researches, and discusses case details as required.
• Conducts legal research and / or provides legal advice. Communicates with staff, police department, witnesses and victims to gather necessary facts.
• Identifies legal issues and reads and analyzes cases, prepares and provides a written memorandum, pleading or brief setting forth legal analysis.
• Communicates legal analysis to the appropriate party. Attends Council, standing Committee and other City meetings as requested.
• Prepares cases for prosecution. Reviews reports, conducts legal research as appropriate, prepares witnesses for trial.
• Prosecutes de novo appeals to the Johnson County District Court and appeals to the Kansas Court of Appeals and appeals to the Kansas Supreme Court.
• Communicates with judges, witnesses, juries and opposing counsel so that the City's position is clearly understood.
• Prepares all exhibits and conducts jury selection, opening statement, cross and direct examinations and closing arguments.
• Counsels, advises and trains police officers and code enforcement officers on issues related to municipal court prosecution.
• Implements the City's policy concerning DUI diversion. Reviews and maintains familiarity with all statutory requirements concerning diversion of criminal cases in the Municipal Court.
• Develops and maintains Public Information Programs. May research, write, distribute and promote programs discussing the criminal justice system.
• Assigns work duties to the support staff as needed. Advises the Legal Support Administrator as to the staff's performance.
• Conducts plea negotiations with defendants and defense attorneys. Enforces Law Department plea policies.
• Testifies concerning legislative matters. Researches and prepares written testimony and proposed legislation. Presents testimony to legislative committees.

Requirements

Mental Requirements

Physical Requirements

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