General Description

The Associate Staff Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor and traffic cases in Rogers District Court and also represents the State of Arkansas/City of Rogers on District Court cases that are appealed to the Benton County Circuit Court. Additionally, the Associate Staff Attorney is responsible for timely, complete FOIA responses on behalf of the City of Rogers, and for other legal duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prosecutor for the Municipal Court. Perform legal research, prepare briefs and memoranda, and represent the City in District Court. Represent the City of Rogers/State of Arkansas when cases are appealed from Rogers District Court to Benton County Circuit Court. Develops procedures for the prosecution of cases in Rogers District Court. Responsible for legal briefs that may be required in criminal prosecutions. Promotes a positive public image through excellent customer service.
2. Perform legal review and preparation of responses to Arkansas Freedom of Information Act requests. Review incoming requests, determine what records are responsive and coordinate with department custodians. Prepare redactions and response letters that cite any specific legal basis for an exemption. Ensure timely and thorough responses.
3. Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Staff Attorney.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Annual budget total value: 0 Funds, facilities & equipment total value: 0

Supervisory Responsibilities

How many non-supervisory employees are directly supervised by this position? How many supervisors report to this position? How many employees, in total, report to the other supervisors? What departments (if any) are supervised by this position? None Responsibilities For Work Of Others: Supervises a SMALL GROUP (1-3) of employees in the SAME or LOWER CLASSIFICATION. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required, but performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, most of the time. Content of the work supervised is of a non-technical nature and does not vary in complexity to any great degree.

Education and Experience

Education: Professional degree (J.D., Ph.D., etc.) Experience General: 3 years related experience and/or training. Experience Management: 19 to 23 months related management experience.

Work Skills

Analytical Ability/ Problem Solving: MODERATELY DIRECTED. Activities covered by wide-ranging policies and courses of action, and generally directed as to execution and review. High order of analytical, interpretative, and/or constructive thinking in varied situations.

Work Environment

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this position require? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below. Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.): Never Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension ladders, etc.): Never Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.): Never Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.): Never Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather): Never Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.): Never Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.): Never Extreme heat (not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temperature is regularly above 100 degrees F): Never Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff): Never Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine, or other related explosives): Never Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.): Never Vibration (jackhammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.): Never Indicate the level of noise that is typical for the work environment for this position by checking the appropriate box below.: Moderate (business office with computers/printers, light traffic, etc.) Working Conditions: Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Exposed to any number of elements noted in Degree 2, with one or two elements present continuously. May involve some travel and/or work is at times, in the evening or during the night hours.