DescriptionTHE POSITIONWe invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as our Assistant Town Attorney within the Legal Department. This position will serve as the assistant legal advisor to the Town Manager, Town Council, and Town departments. If you have a desire to serve the community, we encourage you to apply.
Examples of DutiesIn this position you will: - Render legal opinions and advice to the Town Manager, Town Council and staff on many Town matters involving management decisions and affecting Town policy.
- Answer legal questions posed by Town staff, Town Council members, and the general public requiring an immediate or near-term answer; prepare formal documents based on answers to previously requested questions including development agreements, contracts, claims, legal position papers, manuals, resolutions, ordinances, and administrative applications.
- Commence or defend and settle lawsuits and other legal actions or proceedings involving the Town. Report to and consult with the Town Council with regard to such lawsuits and other legal actions, and their settlement.
- Represent the Town in litigation matters in assigned areas of practice and/or assists outside counsel hired to represent the Town in such matters. Investigate claims and complaints by and against the Town and reviews findings and recommendations regarding such claims.
- Conduct research and enforce Town policies in regard to land use, water issues, nuisances, jurisdictional issues and other Town interests.
- Assist the Prosecutor in prosecution of Town and State civil and criminal traffic and misdemeanor cases.
Typical QualificationRequirements:- Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school with a minimum of two (2) years of responsible professional legal counsel in a local/State governmental organization.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License and ability to pass a pre-employment background.
- Working knowledge of municipal court methods and procedures and skill in the prosecution of cases heard in court.
- Ability to perform self-directed research and analysis as required for effective prosecution.
- Ability to negotiate on behalf of the municipal corporation regarding legal liability issues in coordination and cooperation with the Town Manager and risk management staff and insurance/risk retention representatives.
Compensation: The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high performance culture. The Town package includes a no-cost to individual health insurance plan and a generous retirement package including participation in the Arizona State Retirement System.
The salary range is $82,971 to $116,168.
The expected hiring range is $82,971 to $95,409.
Closing Date: September 20th @ 5 pm
Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov
Equal Opportunity EmployerSupplemental InformationThe Town of Prescott Valley—The Cooler Side of Arizona The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)
Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!
Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.
A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.
Town Values Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.
Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.
Benefits
Major benefits for a full-time regular, employee:
Medical: United Healthcare;
Employeecoverage paid at 100% by Town.
Employee + Spouse coverage is $311.56/month
Employee + Child(ren) coverage is $242.92/month
Employee + Family coverage is$$435.66/month
- Dental: Ameritas;Employee coverage paid at 100% by Town. Family coverage optional at $28.02/month.
- Vision: VSP Network or Eyemed Vision Care, Employee coverage paid at 100%. Family coverage optional at $5.50/month.
- Life Insurance:Town provided supplemental life insurance at one times the employee'sbase payup to$100,000.
- Voluntary Individual and Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
- General Leave:Annually up to 200 hours for hourly and salary employees.
- Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays; Ten (10) hours per day for FT employees.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs.
- Disability Insurance: Town provided personal illness or injury short and long term disability benefits with 50% and 60% lost wages replacement respectively.
- Workers' Compensation: Provides 100% lost wages and related medical benefits as for on the job work related illness or injuries.
- Retirement Plans: ASRS Arizona State Retirement
- MediCare:While the Town provides the required contributions towards MediCare we do not participate in Social Security.
- State Unemployment: State mandated coverage is provided.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families is provided for financial planning, legal services, depression, substance abuse, family/marital and other relationship issues.
- Fit for Life Wellness Program: The Town is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. Participation is strictly voluntary and offers $200 participation incentive.
- Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.
