Job title: Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Public Transit Department
ABOUT THIS POSITION
When you join the City of Phoenix team, you will also be working for one of Forbes America's Best In-State Employers, as recognized for the past two years.
The City of Phoenix Law Department is comprised of two sections, the City Attorney's Office, which handles representing the City in civil matters, and the City Prosecutor's Office, which handles the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix. Assistant City Attorneys in the Civil Division of the Law Department work in one of six areas: Public Safety, Litigation, Transportation, Human Resources, City Services, and Community Development.
The Civil Division is seeking an Assistant City Attorney IV to provide legal services to the Public Transit Department. The Public Transit Department is a provider of comprehensive transit services in the Phoenix area, the owner of multiple transit facilities and stations, and serves as the regional Designated Recipient for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
This role will advise on interesting and varied issues, including issues associated with bus service, light rail, paratransit services, intergovernmental agreements with other cities and Valley Metro, municipal procurement (including Title 34 procurement), real estate matters, federal grants, federal regulatory compliance, and applicable public bodies at public meetings. Additionally, they will advise on federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and complex contract negotiations. This position is not expected to have primary responsibility for civil litigation, pleading, and motion practice.
Assistant City Attorney IVs also review, negotiate, and draft contracts and participate in other transactional work; provide client support; defend litigation; engage in government law practice; and handle all legal matters of the assigned client department. They are expected to perform difficult professional and administrative legal work, including revisions to the Phoenix City Code, and to consult with client decision makers regarding relevant legal issues. These attorneys may also be required to staff public meetings and represent the City during administrative hearings or court proceedings. Assistant City Attorneys report to an Assistant Chief Counsel and generally work independently in performing their duties. All attorneys in the Law Department are assigned and may be reassigned based on the best interests of the City, as determined by the City Attorney.
This position is eligible for up to 4 days a week of remote work, with one in-office day for meeting with your section, implemented at the discretion of the City Attorney. Attorneys are expected to meet the needs of their clients and the Department, including any court obligations, city council or city management meetings, or other in-office obligations.
SALARY
Hiring Range: $126,734.40 - $168,272.00 annually.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes November 12, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
REFERENCE
Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Public Transit Department: Job ID# 55833
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Do you view prosecution as a career? Are you ready to make a difference in our City, while working for one of Forbes 2023 America's Best In-State Employers? Apply today to be a prosecutor with the City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office and join a team of dedicated and committed professionals who make a difference in our City. Together we will work towards making Phoenix a stronger, safer community.
The City Prosecutor's Office offers a fast-paced criminal litigation practice which handles the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix, such as assault, shoplift, theft, prostitution, driving under the influence, and other criminal offenses. As a prosecutor you will have the opportunity to gain immediate courtroom experience with bench and jury trials; empower victims through support and resources; and engage with communities and neighborhoods.
This position offers work that fulfills a greater purpose and has opportunities for growth and development. In addition, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a traditional pension, a choice of medical plans, paid time off - including paid parental leave, payment of bar dues, potential for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness, and other benefits.
This dynamic position includes the following contributions:
- Negotiating plea agreements designed to improve the lives of the parties involved, as well as our community.
- Participating in arraignments and pretrial-disposition conferences.
- Conducting bench and jury trials, participating in motion hearings and oral arguments, and covering daily court appearances.
- Discussing, researching, and presenting analysis of legal issues.
- Reviewing and/or initiating charges.
This position may be eligible for hybrid teleworking options, implemented at the discretion of the Department Director. We encourage all applicants interested in employment in the City of Phoenix Law Department to apply. This includes applicants who took the Arizona State Bar exams in July 2024, and are awaiting the results.
SALARY
Hiring Range: $95,451.20 to $116,022.40 annually.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes November 12, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
REFERENCE
Assistant City Prosecutor (Assistant City Attorney II*Prosecutor - NC): Job ID# 55884