Professional responsible for providing a wide array of legal services to the city, including witness interviews and preparation, building and investigating cases, drafting pleadings, briefs, motions and proposed court orders; providing legal memoranda and guidance; conducting complex legal research; and prosecution of criminal violations.  This position reports to and performs work under the direction of the City Attorney.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK (May not include all duties performed): Represents the city in court proceedings involving arraignment, preliminary examinations, various pre-trial oral arguments, trial practice, and appellate proceedings. 45% Investigates facts and law of cases to prepare case