ABOUT THE POSITION
YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County!
The City of San Luis is looking for a passionate, collaborative, self-motivated candidate who recently passed the Arizona Bar or could become licensed in Arizona through the laws on reciprocal licensing from other state bars to work in a remote/hybrid status.
As the Assistant City Attorney, you will:- Perform transactional Day-to-day tasks mainly
- Occasionally cover civil litigation and periodic prosecution for misdemeanor cases.
- Serve as legal advisor to City officials, management and staff as assigned by the City Attorney.
- Provide legal assistance in matters involving land use, employee relations, municipal taxation, real estate, contracts, procurement, law enforcement, prosecution, and miscellaneous matters.
- Prepare and review opinions, notices, contracts, agreements, resolutions, ordinances, regulations, leases, permits, deeds, options, licenses, public communications, policies and procedures and a wide variety of other legal documents
- Conduct legal research on municipal issues and present recommendations and solutions to minimize risk and safeguard the City’s operations to City management, staff and City Council.
- Receive and review claims and lawsuits files against the City, assist and represent the City in its defense.
- Serve as Liaison between outside counsel and the CAO for specialized legal matters.
- Assist with reviewing and responding to open records requests pursuant to the Arizona Public Information Act.
- Attend meetings of the City Council, Employee Benefits Trust, Municipal Corporations, and conferences with the City Manager and Department Heads.
- Attend Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and provides legal assistance on land use proceedings, civil litigation and criminal prosecution.
- Handle contested code enforcement cases from pleadings and motions to witness interviews and appearances in court.
- Initiate and respond to civil and criminal complaints, pleadings, and motions as authorized.
- Support the relationship between the City of San Luis and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative
- Train and supervise legal staff.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Will possess the knowledge of:- Local, state and federal laws; rules and regulations; criminal and civil statutes; administrative orders; policies and administrative procedures.
- Principles and practices of municipal law, including land use, public contracting, personnel, labor, and tort law.
- Arizona Public Information Act and Arizona Open Meeting Act.
- Statutes and court decisions relating to municipal corporations.
- Principles and practices of policy development and implementation.
- Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
- Legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct.
- General principles of federal laws and constitutional provisions and how pre-emption affects municipal operations and ability to legislate.
- General knowledge of Arizona trial court and litigation proceedings techniques, practices, and procedures.
- Responsibilities and obligations of public officials and administrative agencies, including conflicts of interest, and the Public Records Act.
- Municipal government organization, structure, and functional responsibilities, including powers and limitations of City government.
- Legal terminology and legal research methods, techniques, sources and databases.
- Comprehensive knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Will possess the ability to:- Compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner according to department and/or governmental regulations.
- Develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Supervise and train legal staff.
- Interpret and apply City and Department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as well as City Code.
- Learn statutes, and court decisions relating to municipal corporations; modern and highly complex principles and practices of municipal law; organization, procedures, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the City Attorney's office, City government, and other public agencies; court civil and criminal proceedings at the municipal and superior court levels; and established precedent and sources of legal reference applicable to municipal activities.
- Represent the City in a wide variety of judicial, administrative, and legislative proceedings.
- Establish precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to municipal activities.
- Prepare clear and concise documents including correspondence, memoranda, contracts, ordinances, and resolutions.
- Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
- Present statements of law, fact, and argument clearly, logically, and effectively.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, committee members, and public officials.
- Be courteous with all internal staff and external customers of the City Attorney’s Office.
Will be skilled in:- Legal researching, investigating, evaluating, and developing solutions and resolutions to complex and politically sensitive legal issues, concerns, and complaints.
- Analyzing, reviewing, preparing, and presenting oral and written legal recommendations.
- Researching, analyzing, and interpreting legal, regulatory, and compliance issues for City departments and agencies.
- Prioritizing, delegating, assigning, and reviewing work of assigned staff and outside legal counsel.
- Communicating legal concepts in layman terms, clearly and concisely speaking and writing.
- Office 365 Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, TEAMS, OneDrive, SharePoint, and other technology in the contemporary practice of law.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Required:- Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate degree; and
- Work remotely or on a hybrid status.
A legal writing sample of a Legal Memorandum, 5 pages or less.License Requirements:- Arizona State Bar License in good standing or ability to obtain it through reciprocity with another U.S. State.
- A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment
- Both licenses must be maintained in good standing throughout employment.
Desired/Preferred:- Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.
- San Luis residency
- Experience in municipal law or related legal fields such as commercial law, real estate, code enforcement, criminal prosecution, and civil litigation is desirable.
- Proficiency using formatting tools in Microsoft Word.
- Fluency in Spanish both, written and verbal.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED - The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development - Applications received by 5:00 pm on February 23 will be reviewed and considered.
Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, upload the following documents:- a Legal Memorandum of five (5) pages or less
The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees: MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE - The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it's employees which is administered by 90Degree Benefits. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department.
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System.
- Employee Contribution - 12.03%
- Employer Contribution - 12.03%
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Employee Contribution - .014%
- Employer Contribution - .014%
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE- FICA (Social Security Tax) - Employee Contribution - 6.20%
Medicare - Employee Contribution - 1.4500%.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis)
Less than 6 years - 3.08 hrs. 6 - 11 years - 4.62 hrs. 11 years or more- 6.16 hrs.
Sick Leave - 3.69 hrs.
LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard.
Basic Life Benefit - $50,000.00
AD&D Benefit - $50,000.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE - Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
Short-Term Disability - Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness.
Duration of Benefits - 180 days
Benefits Percentage- 66.67%
Waiting Period - 14 days
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00
WORKER'S COMP - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
