Assistant City Attorney

About This Position The City of Phoenix Law Department encompasses a team of dedicated and highly qualified attorneys addressing the wide variety of legal needs of City departments providing services to the community. This department is comprised of two divisions, the City Attorney's Office, which represents 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 work in one of six sections: Public Safety, Litigation, Transportation, Human Resources, City Services, and Community Development. Currently, the Law Department is seeking a qualified, motivated, and experienced attorney to provide legal services to management and client departments, primarily in the areas of finance and tax. Specifically, the attorney will advise finance and budget staff; provide advice regarding benefit investment trusts, fiduciary duties, benefit administration; negotiate investment contracts; advise Finance Department and manage outside counsel regarding all municipal bond issuances and refinancing; and field all day-to-day questions from Finance staff regarding contracts, banking and financial institutions, bankruptcy, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, legal and policy questions, and payment and tax issues. This attorney will also serve as the primary legal advisor to the Clerk's Office to provide legal advice in the areas of election and campaign finance law, lobbying, open meeting law, and public records. The Assistant City Attorney is expected to perform difficult professional and administrative legal work, including revisions to the Phoenix City Code, and client consultation to assist decision makers with the legal implications of their decisions. They may also be required to staff public meetings and represent the City during administrative hearings or court proceedings. A preferred candidate will have general knowledge of municipal law, including open meetings, public records, conflicts, real estate, procurement, insurance, and employment law. Assistant City Attorneys report to an Assistant Chief Counsel and are generally expected to work independently in the performance of 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 four days a week of remote work, with one in-office day for meeting with colleagues in the Civil Division 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. The opportunity to underfill as an Assistant City Attorney III (NC) may be considered. The Attorney Ill underfill will be candidates who require additional experience to meet the qualifications of the Attorney IV classification. Candidates will be non-competitively promoted to the Attorney IV classification once they possess sufficient experience. IDEAL CANDIDATE Skills in conflict resolution and creativity in alternative problem-solving techniques. Knowledge of finance, bond, fiduciary, banking, bankruptcy, collection, and tax law. Has a high professional and ethical standing in the legal community. Knowledge of municipal law, including open meetings, public records, conflicts, procurement, and liability issues. Salary For The Attorney IV Classification Pay Range: $129,272.00 - $181,001.00 annually Hiring Range: $129,272.00 - $171,870.40 annually For The Attorney III Underfill Classification Pay Range: $112,424.00 - $157.372.80 annually Hiring Range: $112,424.00 - $149,177.60 annually Pay Range Explanation Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Benefits Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus/light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Middle Manager Benefits. Minimum Qualifications Assistant City Attorney III Three years of experience as a practicing attorney, including the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts or participation in other transactional work; client contact; experience in litigation, pleading, and motion-practice; some experience with government law practice. Some knowledge of the legal subject matter involved with the department to which assignment will be made. Assistant City Attorney IV Four years of experience as a practicing civil or criminal attorney. Experience in the practice of municipal law; the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts or other primary responsibility for participation in transactional work. Experience with significant client contact; primary responsibility for civil litigation, and pleading and motion-practice. One year of government law practice; and a working knowledge of the legal subject matter involved with the department to which assignment will be made. Required of Both Positions Graduation from an accredited school of law. Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law and admission to the State Bar of Arizona (or from a state with Arizona bar reciprocity). Please include your Arizona State Bar license number on resume or cover letter. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Working evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here. The City job description can be found here. Preferred Qualifications The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Experience With Finance, bond, fiduciary, banking, bankruptcy, collection, and tax law. Municipal law practice including public records, procurement, and general liability law. Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law and admission to the State Bar of Arizona (or from a state with Arizona bar reciprocity). Please include your Arizona State Bar license number on resume or cover letter. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes September 14, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. REFERENCE Asst City Atty IV (NC), JC:10140, ID# 62500, 07/26/26, USM, PA, Benefits: MidMgr Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr