City of Peoria AZ
Assistant City Attorney-General Counsel
$84,197.00 - $126,263.97 Annually
Peoria, AZ
Full-Time
FY1801618
City Attorney
Civil
05/17/2018
Continuous
$84,197.00 - $126,263.97 Annually
Peoria, AZ
Full-Time
FY1801618
City Attorney
Civil
05/17/2018
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 EMPLOYEROPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 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.
- Employer
- City of Peoria AZ
- Phone
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623-773-7100
- Website
- http://www.peoriaaz.gov/
- Address
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8401 W. Monroe Street
Peoria, Arizona, 85345
- Employer
- City of Peoria AZ
- Phone
- 623-773-7100
- Website
- http://www.peoriaaz.gov/
- Address
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8401 W. Monroe Street
Peoria, Arizona, 85345
- Assistant City Attorney-General Counsel Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Have you been admitted to practice law by the State Bar of Arizona, and is your license currently active and in good standing?
- * QUESTION 2
- Which best describes your level of experience in the same or similar position as an Assistant City Attorney?
- * QUESTION 3
- Describe the scope and depth of your experience as civil general counsel when advising elected officials, management, departments, boards and commissions.
- * QUESTION 4
- Describe your experience in answering legal questions and reviewing policies and procedures in various areas of municipal law.
- * QUESTION 5
- Describe your experience representing governmental entities in transactional matters.
- * QUESTION 6
- Describe any substantial experience where you have initiated, negotiated and/or drafted any of the following. Select all that apply:
- * QUESTION 7
- Please provide at least 2 examples of each of the finished products selected in question 6. above
- * QUESTION 8
- Describe any specific areas of your past general counsel practice representing governmental entities, if any.
- * QUESTION 9
- Describe your experience in quasi-judicial administrative proceedings, including matter names, name of governing body and your role.
- * QUESTION 10
- Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in handling government procurement matters.
- * QUESTION 11
- Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in handling water, wastewater and utilities matters.
- * QUESTION 12
- Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in handling elections matters.
- * QUESTION 13
- Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in human resources, labor and employment matters.
- * QUESTION 14
- Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in public finance matters.
- * QUESTION 15
- Describe your experience and role in representing or advising entities in land and development matters.
- * QUESTION 16
- Describe your experience and role in Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law matters.
- * QUESTION 17
- Describe your experience and role public safety matters, including police, fire or medical.
- * QUESTION 18
- Describe your experience and role in parks and recreation, library, and arts matters.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 20
- List and describe any sanctions imposed upon you by any court for violation of any rule or procedure or for any other reason.
- * QUESTION 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?
- * QUESTION 22
- If your answer to question number 21 is yes, in what year was the charge brought and what was the outcome?
- * QUESTION 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"?
- * QUESTION 24
- If your answer to number 23 is yes, please provide all pertinent details.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * Required Question