Assistant City Attorney

City of Prescott•Prescott, AZ

10h

About The Position

Dynamic municipal law department seeks an outstanding municipal lawyer to handle challenging and interesting legal issues. Rewarding job opportunity for a self starter team player willing to assume substantial responsibility; great working environment and opportunity to live, work and play in the beautiful Prescott pines!

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from law school accredited by the American Bar Association
FOUR (4) or more years of Arizona municipal practice or other civil government practice experience in Arizona preferred
active member of the Arizona State Bar Association in good standing
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge in municipal law, regulations and guidelines for both state and federal, Arizona civil legal procedures, judicial procedures, rules of evidence, methods of legal research
skills in analyzing, evaluating and organizing facts, evidence and precedents in difficult and complex cases and in presenting such material in clear, concise and logical form for oral and written presentations, briefs or opinions
good communication skills for negotiating effectively and persuasively in both oral and written communications
computer skills sufficient for drafting documents relevant to legal matters
Observes data and conditions affecting the City's legal interests to determine compliance with the law
must be able to effectively perform required duties
Must be able to effectively communicate and have sufficient speaking ability to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person, electronically and over the telephone
Organizes, interprets and applies legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with criminal procedures a plus.

Responsibilities

Assistant City Attorney works under the direction of the City Attorney regarding legal matters affecting the City
provides sound legal advice to City departments
provides timely legal advice to municipal boards and commissions as needed
works on municipal law related issues
renders oral and written legal opinions on matters affecting the City's legal interests
represents the City in civil litigation matters either directly or through outside legal counsel
prepares and/or reviews legal documents, including but not limited to, contracts and other agreements, resolutions, ordinances and policies
researches, interprets and applies laws
maintains current knowledge of legal trends and current case law relevant to municipal government
ability to work independently to protect the City's interests and respond quickly and efficiently to various types of cases assigned
Other duties are performed as assigned.