Assistant Town Attorney

Description:

Town of Marana
Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description:
The Town of Marana is seeking an Assistant Town Attorney to work in the Legal Department, primarily as a civil municipal attorney for the Town. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for an attorney interested in representing the Town of Marana.

The ideal candidate must be able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, have the ability to work with minimal supervision, possess excellent attention to detail and exceptional communication skills (oral and written), and able to establish and maintain working relationships with Town officials and employees, and the general public.

Expected Hiring Range: $90,070.97 - $112,588.68

Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience.

Salary Range: $90,070.97 - $135,106.43

Examples of Duties:

• Provide as-needed legal advice; perform legal analysis, research, and writing; communicate results to clients.
• Attend meetings of the Town Council, boards and commissions, and Town staff; analyze and assimilate information; and organize calendar and work tasks.
• Prepare and review legal documents; read and apply knowledge of subject; maintain legal knowledge of issues.
• Act as prosecutor if directed by the Town Attorney; prosecute misdemeanor criminal offenses in the Town of Marana from inception to resolution; represent the state of Arizona at trials and other hearings, including appeals; prepare plea offers; ensure proper implementation of Victims' Rights; draft legal motions, appeals and memoranda; and manage prosecution case load.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona
• Over three years of experience working as an attorney
• Must complete the Town of Marana background check
• After hiring, must be approved to access Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) information.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with civil municipal law

Recruitment Process
To Be Considered for This Position, All Applicants Must Complete the Town of Marana Application Form in Its Entirety Online at Https://www.Governmentjobs.Com/careers/marana. Providing a Resume Is Welcome; However, It Will Not Substitute for Completing All Required Sections of The Application. Minimum Qualifications Will Be Reviewed and Evaluated Based Solely on The Information Provided in The Application. Incomplete Applications or Applications Lacking the Required Details May Result in Disqualification from The Hiring Process.

Job Posting Will Remain Open until A Sufficient Number of Applicants Have Met the Minimum Requirements. a First Review Date of Applications Will Be Conducted on 05/04/2026.

To Be Considered in The Initial Review, Please Submit Your Online Application by 11:59 Pm on 05/03/2026.

Applications Submitted After This Deadline May or May Not Be Reviewed, Depending on The Needs and Progress of The Selection Process.

Application Status Updates
All Status Updates Regarding Your Application Will Be Sent via Email. Please Ensure You Provide a Valid Email Address and Regularly Check Your Inbox, Including Your Junk or Spam Folders, for Important Notifications Throughout the Hiring Process.

Town of Marana Contact Information

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