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City of Phoenix · 2 weeks ago

Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Civil Division

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $177K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Phoenix Law Department is seeking an Assistant City Attorney IV for the Litigation Section to represent and advise various City departments and employees in litigation matters in both federal and state court. The ideal candidate will handle multiple litigation cases, present cases to the City's Claims Committee and City Council, and work independently while meeting the needs of the City.

Government

Responsibilities

Represent and advise various City departments and employees in litigation matters in both federal and state court from pre-litigation claims through appeals, including investigation, discovery and discovery disputes, dispositive motions, mediations and settlement conferences, pre-trial motions, arbitrations, jury trials, and appeals

Be primarily responsible for multiple litigation cases at a time

Periodically present cases to the City's Claims Committee and the City Council

Meet the needs of the City, including handling all court obligations, City Council or City management meetings, and other in-office obligations

Qualification

Juris DoctorCivil litigationMunicipal lawGovernment law practiceLitigation experienceConflict resolutionProblem-solving

Required

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

Four years of experience as a practicing civil or criminal attorney

One year of government law practice or advising on federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Working knowledge of the legal subject matter involved with the department to which assignment will be made

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

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Preferred

Experience in the litigation of both state and federal court cases

Litigation experience in all stages of a case from filing through resolution including drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions, and investigating and preparing evidence

Experience with conflict resolution and creativity in alternative problem-solving techniques

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