Description:

About the Position:

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Under General Supervision of The City Attorney, This Entry-Level Position Performs a Variety of Legal Duties Supporting the City Attorney's Office (cao). Provides Legal Counsel and Advice to City Departments, City Council and Other Boards and Committees on A Wide Range of Municipal Law.

As the Assistant City Attorney, You Will:

Assist with The Daily Operations and Legal Functions of The City Attorney's Office. However, There Will Be Occasional Civil Litigation and Periodic Prosecution Coverage 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 Responds 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 Supervises Legal Staff.
Perform Other Related Duties as Assigned.

Ideal Candidate:
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.

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.

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, One Drive, Share Point, and Other Technology in The Contemporary Practice of Law.

Minimum Requirements:
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from A Law School Accredited by The American Bar Association with A Juris Doctorate Degree.

Licenses and Certifications:

All Required Licenses and Certifications Must Be Valid at The Time of Appointment and Maintained Throughout Employment.
Arizona State Bar License in Good Standing or Ability to Obtain It Through Reciprocity with Another U.S. State.
Arizona Driver License

Special Requirements:
Residency in The United States and Within 25 Miles of City of San Luis.

Desired/preferred:

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:
The Physical and Mental Demands Described Here Are Representative of Those that Must Be Met by Employees to Successfully Perform the Essential Functions of This Class. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made to Enable Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Essential Functions.

Physical Demands:
While Performing the Duties of This Job, the Employee Is Regularly Required to Sit, Walk and Stand; Talk and Hear; Use Hands to Finger, Handle, Feel or Operate Objects, Tools or Controls; Reach with Hands and Arms; and Perform Repetitive Movements of Hands or Wrists. the Employee Is Frequently Required to Lift up To 20 Pounds Unaided. Specific Vision Abilities Required for This Job Include Close Vision and The Ability to Adjust Focus.

Mental Demands
While Performing the Duties of This Class, an Employee Uses Written and Oral Communication Skills; Reads and Interprets Data, Information and Documents; Analyzes and Solves Problems; Uses Math and Mathematical Reasoning; Performs Highly Detailed Work; Deals with Multiple Concurrent Tasks; and Interacts with Others Encountered in The Course of Work, Including Frequent Contact with Customers And/or the Public and Dissatisfied/abusive Individuals.

Work Environment:
The Employee Works in An Office Environment Where the Noise Level Is Usually Quiet. Certain Positions Within the Classification May Require Availability to Work Flexible Schedule. Deadlines with Short Notice and Board Meetings During Evening Hours Require Hours Beyond the Regular Work Week Schedule.

The City of San Luis Is Committed to Professional Growth and Career Development -
Current Employees May Be Given Preferred Consideration if They Meet the Position's Minimum Requirements.

Open until Filled

Applications Will Be Reviewed 10 Days After the Posting Date, and Interviews Will Be Conducted if A Pool of Qualified Applicants Is Determined.
Interested Incumbents Are Encouraged to Apply Promptly.