Assistant City Prosecutor, Limited Duration Salary $80,184.00 - $113,651.20 Annually
Location Eugene, OR
Job Type Full-Time Limited Duration
Job Number 04382
Department Central Services Department
Division City Prosecutors Office
Opening Date 02/26/2026
Closing Date Continuous
Description The City Prosecutors 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.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The next review of applications will take place: Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 5p.m. P.T.
Accepting Online Applications Only
Information on How to Apply
Classification: City Prosecutor 1, Asst.; City Prosecutor 2, Asst.
Salary: City Prosecutor 1, Asst.: $80,184.00 - $104,291.20 Annually; City Prosecutor 2, Asst.: $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).
Department, Division: Central Services Department, City Prosecutors Office
Position Information: Non-Represented, Exempt
Work Location: Citys Prosecutors 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 as well as see information about all 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.
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.
Examples of Duties Performed
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• 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 timelines 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; researches and drafts 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 court problem resolutions
• 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 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
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 timelines 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; researches and drafts 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
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.
City Prosecutor 1, Asst.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Some courtroom experience in criminal law is preferred.
Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Licenses and Certifications: Member of the Oregon State Bar at the time of hire.
Possession of or ability to obtain, and maintain an appropriate, valid Oregon drivers license.
Background: Must pass a police background investigation.
City Prosecutor 2, Asst.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two years of legal experience as an attorney, including at least six months courtroom experience in criminal law.
Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Licenses and Certifications: Member of the Oregon State Bar at the time of hire.
Possession of or ability to obtain, and maintain an appropriate, valid Oregon drivers license.
Background: Must pass a police background investigation.
Supplemental Information
Bilingual Pay Benefits
This benefit compensates non-represented employees up to 5% of their base salary. To qualify for bilingual pay, the employee must demonstrate fluency in an eligible language and pass a language proficiency test that is administrated by the City's Employee Resource Center division.
Non-Represented Retirement Program
Upon eligibility, the City will contribute an employee contribution of 6%, as well as the employer contribution, to a retirement program administered by the Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). In addition, the City will pay a 3% contribution to a deferred compensation