Closing Date: 16th January, 2026
Description:
General Statement of Duties:The City Prosecutor's Office is looking for an Assistant City Prosecutor, Limited Duration to assist the City Prosecutor and Deputy City Prosecutor with municipal violations and misdemeanor cases, and civil hearings and appeals, including jury and non-jury trials at the Eugene Municipal Court. This position will also perform duties within the limits of the Eugene Municipal Court policies and the established standards and practices of the legal profession and advise and interact with related City departments.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. P.T.
Accepting Online Applications Only
Information on How to Apply (https://www.eugene-or.gov/674/How-to-Apply)
Classification: City Prosecutor, Asst. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/classspecs/1165834?keywords=City%20Pros&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Salary: $42.04 - $54.64 hourly / $87,443.20 - $113,651.20 Annually
The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA). (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx)
Department, Division: Central Services Department, City Prosecutor's Office
Position Information: Non-Represented, Exempt
Work Location: City's Prosecutor's Office, 99 West 10th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the flexibility per business need.
Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries (https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59858/Benefits-at-a-Glance-Guide) as well as see information about all employee benefits. (https://www.eugene-or.gov/253/Employee-Benefits)
Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see “Supplemental Information” at the end of the posting for more information.
Living & Working in Eugene: Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our website. (https://eugene-or.gov/4913/Living-Working-In-Eugene)
About Limited Duration Position
- This Limited Duration position could last up to 12 months per business need.
- If you are a current Limited Duration employee, you will not have rights back to your Limited Duration position.
- Employees hired into Limited Duration positions will be members of the AFSCME bargaining unit and covered by the contract except for items outlined below:
- Limited Duration employees are at-will and do not have a probationary period; they accrue no seniority, have no bumping or layoff provisions, and have no discipline or discharge rights.
- Serves as prosecutor on assigned cases and represents the City for city code and state statute offenses that are filed in the Eugene Municipal Court, including misdemeanor (traffic and ordinance), violations, probation violations, contempt hearings, trial status report sessions, and removals to the Circuit Court. This involves all jury cases, and non-jury cases where the defendant is represented by an attorney.
- Prepares and tries criminal cases for the City and conducts a variety of trial preparation and case work: reviews police reports; interviews witnesses and complainants to determine appropriateness of filing criminal charges; evaluates and files; provides discovery to defendants and attorneys; ensures that subpoenas are served to essential and relevant witnesses; ensures that required time lines are maintained.
- Negotiates with defendants and/or attorneys, and consults with involved officer(s) and victim(s)
- Provides prosecution services at in- and out-of-custody arraignments and settlement conferences.
- Attends pretrial conferences with defendants, defense attorneys and judges; negotiates settlements.
- Assists with conducting specific and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of municipal court case issues; researching and drafting legal opinions and memoranda in response to defense motions; and initiating motions on behalf of the City.
- Proposes amendments or dismissals of complaints for good cause to the Court.
- Determines and recommends amounts and appropriateness of restitutions to be paid by defendants to victims; monitors compliance with ordered restitution payments.
- Works closely with the City Prosecutor, Deputy City Prosecutor, Court Administrator, Municipal Judges, and contracting attorneys; advises the Municipal Court of any changes in case status, including plea negotiations, dismissals or amendments.
- Monitors new developments in criminal case law and procedures and legislation.
- Participates in advising Eugene Police Dept personnel on questions involving criminal prosecution, such as evaluating sufficient evidence, advising on the basis for citing or arresting, and other issues related to criminal prosecution.
- Participates in court problem resolutions.
- Drafts and reviews court-related forms.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with court staff, police, judges, and indigent defense counsel.
- May answer questions and provide information to the public regarding policy, procedure and case information.
- Assists with planning, organizing, and implementing alternative approaches to prosecution activities.
- Assists with the preparation of administrative reports on prosecution office activities.
- Compiles and submits victim assistance report.
- May be responsible for the selection, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff; assigns work and ensures appropriate training is provided; investigates complaints; recommends and administers disciplinary actions; handles sensitive personnel matter and recommends grievance responses; exercises full supervision over employees.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Two years of legal experience as an attorney, including at least six months courtroom experience in criminal law.
Education:
Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Background:
Must pass a police background investigation.
Certifications:
Member of the Oregon State Bar at the time of hire.
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge:
- Principles and practices of criminal law and procedures. Municipal Court rules, policies, and procedures.
- City codes and state statues, with emphasis on criminal law. Principles and practices of investigation.
- Principles and practices of negotiation and conflict resolution. Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
- Principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and administration. Methods of legal research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation, if required. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Abilities:
- Follow established Eugene Municipal Court rules and policies.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State, and City policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and present them in oral and written reports.
- Analyze and understand applicable factual matters.
- Properly interpret, evaluate and make decision in accordance with the law. Comply with all applicable victim's rights laws.
- Conduct research on complex legal problems.
- Exercise good judgment in case filing decisions and plea negotiations. Work through issues in a cooperative manner.
- Work in a fast-paced environment. Prepare for trial on scheduled date. Present cases in the courtroom skillfully.
- Write complex legal papers a