Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Public Transit Department

General Description/Information

ABOUT THIS POSITION

When you join the City of Phoenix team, you will also be working for one of Forbes America's Best In-State Employers, as recognized for the past two years. 

The City of Phoenix Law Department is comprised of two sections, the City Attorney's Office, which handles representing the City in civil matters, and the City Prosecutor's Office, which handles the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix. Assistant City Attorneys in the Civil Division of the Law Department work in one of six areas: Public Safety, Litigation, Transportation, Human Resources, City Services, and Community Development.

The Civil Division is seeking an Assistant City Attorney IV to provide legal services to the Public Transit Department. The Public Transit Department is a provider of comprehensive transit services in the Phoenix area, the owner of multiple transit facilities and stations, and serves as the regional Designated Recipient for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 

This role will advise on interesting and varied issues, including issues associated with bus service, light rail, paratransit services, intergovernmental agreements with other cities and Valley Metro, municipal procurement (including Title 34 procurement), real estate matters, federal grants, federal regulatory compliance, and applicable public bodies at public meetings. Additionally, they will advise on federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and complex contract negotiations.  This position is not expected to have primary responsibility for civil litigation, pleading, and motion practice.  

Assistant City Attorney IVs also review, negotiate, and draft contracts and participate in other transactional work; provide client support; defend litigation; engage in government law practice; and handle all legal matters of the assigned client department. They are expected to perform difficult professional and administrative legal work, including revisions to the Phoenix City Code, and to consult with client decision makers regarding relevant legal issues. These attorneys may also be required to staff public meetings and represent the City during administrative hearings or court proceedings. Assistant City Attorneys report to an Assistant Chief Counsel and generally work independently in performing their duties. All attorneys in the Law Department are assigned and may be reassigned based on the best interests of the City, as determined by the City Attorney.

This position is eligible for up to 4 days a week of remote work, with one in-office day for meeting with your section, implemented at the discretion of the City Attorney. Attorneys are expected to meet the needs of their clients and the Department, including any court obligations, city council or city management meetings, or other in-office obligations.

SALARY

Hiring Range: $126,734.40 - $168,272.00 annually.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes November 12, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

REFERENCE

Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Public Transit Department: Job ID# 55833

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