City of Scottsdale
City Attorney Assistant I/II (General Civil/Transactional)
City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Salary:
$105,019.20 - $152,692.80 Annually
IntroductionApplications will be reviewed periodically, and interviews conducted.
About The PositionThe attorney hired for this position will provide general and transactional legal services which may include advising Licensing, Procurement, Public Records, Transportation, Planning and Zoning, and/or Real Estate Departments. The work will include reviewing and drafting contracts (intergovernmental agreements, development agreements, leases, etc.), ordinances, resolutions, public records and other general legal documents. This position may provide legal services to one or more additional City departments and/or Boards or Commissions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in municipal, governmental, real estate or land use law, or a related field.The City Attorney's Office values its employees and offers a very positive and flexible/hybrid work environment.
Minimum QualificationsCITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT IIEducation And ExperienceGraduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.Five years' experience in the practice of law.Preferred: Experience in municipal or public law.Licensing, Certifications and Other RequirementsCurrent membership in the Arizona State Bar Association.Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.*******UNDER-FILL POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*******CITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT IEducation And ExperienceGraduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.Three years of experience in the practice of law.Licensing, Certifications and Other RequirementsCurrent membership in the Arizona State Bar Association.Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.Essential FunctionsCITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT IIPerforms Duties And Responsibilities Commensurate With Assigned Functional Which May Include, But Are Not Limited To, Any Combination Of The Following:Provide legal advice, prepare legal opinions and memoranda for the guidance of City divisions and departments, employees, and occasionally the City Council.Remain apprised of current court decisions and legislation and advise relevant City divisions of the effects of those developments on the City's business.Draft, review, and edit contracts and other City documents.Attend and provide legal advice at Board, Commission, and City Council meetings, as directed.Provide legal representation in federal, state, and local administrative matters.Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lift and carry storage files and computer reports weighing up to 30 pounds.Travel to/from meetings and various locations.Attend evening City Council and board and commission meetings, as needed.NOTE:
If there are no applicants that meet all of the minimum requirements for the City Attorney Assistant II position, then this position may be under-filled as a City Attorney Assistant I, depending on applicant qualifications. The minimum requirements for both positions are listed below in the Minimum Qualifications section.
SALARY:
City Attorney Assistant II: $105,019.20 - $152,692.80 AnnuallyCity Attorney Assistant I:
$99,985.60 - $145,392.00 Annually
Benefits Highlights:The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating HolidayVacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/monthSick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/monthMedical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision BenefitsCity Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement; $2,500/yearParticipation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefitSupplemental Retirement Plans through NationwidePet InsuranceBilingual pay compensationPlease visit the Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering.
Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:Fingerprinting search of the national FBI DatabaseCriminal Background screeningThe City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time.PLEASE NOTE:
Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
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$105,019.20 - $152,692.80 Annually
IntroductionApplications will be reviewed periodically, and interviews conducted.
About The PositionThe attorney hired for this position will provide general and transactional legal services which may include advising Licensing, Procurement, Public Records, Transportation, Planning and Zoning, and/or Real Estate Departments. The work will include reviewing and drafting contracts (intergovernmental agreements, development agreements, leases, etc.), ordinances, resolutions, public records and other general legal documents. This position may provide legal services to one or more additional City departments and/or Boards or Commissions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in municipal, governmental, real estate or land use law, or a related field.The City Attorney's Office values its employees and offers a very positive and flexible/hybrid work environment.
Minimum QualificationsCITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT IIEducation And ExperienceGraduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.Five years' experience in the practice of law.Preferred: Experience in municipal or public law.Licensing, Certifications and Other RequirementsCurrent membership in the Arizona State Bar Association.Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.*******UNDER-FILL POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*******CITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT IEducation And ExperienceGraduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.Three years of experience in the practice of law.Licensing, Certifications and Other RequirementsCurrent membership in the Arizona State Bar Association.Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.Essential FunctionsCITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT IIPerforms Duties And Responsibilities Commensurate With Assigned Functional Which May Include, But Are Not Limited To, Any Combination Of The Following:Provide legal advice, prepare legal opinions and memoranda for the guidance of City divisions and departments, employees, and occasionally the City Council.Remain apprised of current court decisions and legislation and advise relevant City divisions of the effects of those developments on the City's business.Draft, review, and edit contracts and other City documents.Attend and provide legal advice at Board, Commission, and City Council meetings, as directed.Provide legal representation in federal, state, and local administrative matters.Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lift and carry storage files and computer reports weighing up to 30 pounds.Travel to/from meetings and various locations.Attend evening City Council and board and commission meetings, as needed.NOTE:
If there are no applicants that meet all of the minimum requirements for the City Attorney Assistant II position, then this position may be under-filled as a City Attorney Assistant I, depending on applicant qualifications. The minimum requirements for both positions are listed below in the Minimum Qualifications section.
SALARY:
City Attorney Assistant II: $105,019.20 - $152,692.80 AnnuallyCity Attorney Assistant I:
$99,985.60 - $145,392.00 Annually
Benefits Highlights:The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating HolidayVacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/monthSick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/monthMedical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision BenefitsCity Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement; $2,500/yearParticipation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefitSupplemental Retirement Plans through NationwidePet InsuranceBilingual pay compensationPlease visit the Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering.
Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:Fingerprinting search of the national FBI DatabaseCriminal Background screeningThe City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time.PLEASE NOTE:
Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
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