Assistant City Attorney-General Counsel



Job Details

Assistant City Attorney-General Counsel
Employer

City of Peoria AZ

Salary

$84,197.00 - $126,263.97 Annually

Location

Peoria, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY1801618

Department

City Attorney

Division

Civil

Opening Date

05/17/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

This is a Continuous Posting: First review June 4, 2018 and every 1 week thereafter until the position is filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to provide a wide range of professional legal services to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, City departments, and various boards and commissions of the City of Peoria. Currently, the Attorneys in the General Counsel Section are assigned specific departments for purposes of primary representation. These include, but are not limited to, the following departments: Planning and Community Development; Finance; Engineering and Development; and Community Services. Additionally, the representation includes the following Boards and Commissions: Planning and Zoning Commission; Parks and Recreation Board; and Historic Preservation Commission. 

Job Requirements

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. Please go to the link below under Job Requirements to view the essential functions of the job in the complete job description.

Essential Functions

View the complete job description including the essential functions of the job, minimum job requirements, and physical demands.
 
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Supplemental Information

The ideal candidate for this position is an attorney licensed to practice law within the State of Arizona who possesses the following professional attributes: excellent research and writing skills, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, oral advocacy skills and local government experience with complex general counsel representation.
 

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 The City of Peoria offers the following benefits to eligible employee groups:

Paid Holiday (10 days per year or according to specific MOU )


Paid Vacation (96 to 120 hours accrued per year for 0 - 4.99 yrs of service, progressive to 176 hours depending on years of continued employment and position) Pro-rated for part-time employees depending on hours worked per week.

Paid Vacation (Lateral Police Officers/Sergeants) Laterally hired employees, who are fully qualified will be hired in at the accrual rate that is commensurate with the years of creditable service they bring with them, not to exceed that which is equal to the beginning of the 10th year.

Paid Sick leave (96 hours per year)
Pro-rated for part-time employees depending on hours worked per week.


Personal Leave - Non-Exempt Full-Time benefited are granted 16 hours (pro-rated for Part-Time benefited) in accordance with the Personnel Administrative Regulations. Exempt Full-Time benefited are granted 56 hours annually in accordance with the Personnel Administrative Regulations. This leave is pro-rated when hired after January 1st.


Arizona State Retirement System - Mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statute.


Public Safety Retirement System (Certified Police and Fire employees)


Deferred Compensation Program


Major Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Program


Optional Voluntary Life Insurance


Short-Term Disability - Benefit eligible positions (excludes safety represented employees)


Employee Assistance Program


Tuition Assistance Program


Industrial Insurance


Safety Awards


Uniform Allowance (as determined by policy)


These benefits are subject to change. Refer to the Personnel Administrative Regulations for current policy provisions and/or Memorandum of Understandings for PPOA, PFFA, and AFSCME.

01
Have you been admitted to practice law by the State Bar of Arizona, and is your license currently active and in good standing?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Which best describes your level of experience in the same or similar position as an Assistant City Attorney?
  • None
  • Less than 6 years of experience
  • Over 6 and up to 10 years of experience
  • Over 10 and up to 15 years of experience
  • Over 15 years of experience
03
Describe the scope and depth of your experience as civil general counsel when advising elected officials, management, departments, boards and commissions.
04
Describe your experience in answering legal questions and reviewing policies and procedures in various areas of municipal law.
05
Describe your experience representing governmental entities in transactional matters.
06
Describe any substantial experience where you have initiated, negotiated and/or drafted any of the following. Select all that apply:
  • None
  • Annexation Documents
  • Contracts/Agreements
  • Development Agreements
  • Economic Incentive Agreements
  • Franchise Agreements
  • Licenses
  • Intergovernmental Agreements
  • Memoranda of Understanding
  • Ordinances
  • Real Property Transactions
  • Procurement Contracts/Bids
07
Please provide at least 2 examples of each of the finished products selected in question 6. above
08
Describe any specific areas of your past general counsel practice representing governmental entities, if any.
09
Describe your experience in quasi-judicial administrative proceedings, including matter names, name of governing body and your role.
10
Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in handling government procurement matters.
11
Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in handling water, wastewater and utilities matters.
12
Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in handling elections matters.
13
Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in human resources, labor and employment matters.
14
Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in public finance matters.
15
Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in land and development matters.
16
Describe your experience and role in Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law matters.
17
Describe your experience and role public safety matters, including police, fire or medical.
18
Describe your experience and role in parks and recreation, library, and arts matters.
19
Describe your experience managing the work of support staff in a general counsel workgroup consisting of paraprofessionals and clerical staff. In responding to this question, explain your level of responsibility within the workgroup, your decision-making authority, and accountability.
20
List and describe any sanctions imposed upon you by any court for violation of any rule or procedure or for any other reason.
21
To your knowledge have you ever been the subject of a formal charge of professional misconduct filed by the State Bar of Arizona or other official attorneys' disciplinary body in any jurisdiction?
  • Yes
  • No
22
If your answer to question number 21 is yes, in what year was the charge brought and what was the outcome?
23
Have you ever been expelled, terminated, or suspended from employment or any school or course of learning on account of alleged plagiarism, cheating, or any other "cause"?
  • Yes
  • No
24
If your answer to number 23 is yes, please provide all pertinent details.
25
Please list any states in addition to Arizona in which you are currently licensed to practice law, and list the associations and years first admitted.
26
Explain your experience working in a digital law office environment, and your experience practicing in a law office environment using online case management systems.
27
Please provide any additional information relative to your application or qualifications that you would like to bring to the attention of the City at this time.

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Employer
City of Peoria AZ
Address
8401 W. Monroe Street

Peoria, Arizona, 85345
Phone
623-773-7100

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