Assistant City Attorney

Pay Grade: 120

Pay Range: $DOE/Q

FLSA Status: Exempt - not eligible for overtime

Deadline to Apply: 03/31/2026

Dynamic municipal law department seeks an outstanding municipal lawyer to handle challenging and interesting legal issues. Rewarding job opportunity for a self starter team player willing to assume substantial responsibility; great working environment and opportunity to live, work and play in the beautiful Prescott pines!

Training and Experience: Juris Doctorate degree from law school accredited by the American Bar Association; FOUR (4) or more years of Arizona municipal practice or other civil government practice experience in Arizona preferred; active member of the Arizona State Bar Association in good standing. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Job Related and Essential Duties (including but not limited to): Assistant City Attorney works under the direction of the City Attorney regarding legal matters affecting the City; provides sound legal advice to City departments; provides timely legal advice to municipal boards and commissions as needed; works on municipal law related issues; renders oral and written legal opinions on matters affecting the City's legal interests; represents the City in civil litigation matters either directly or through outside legal counsel; prepares and/or reviews legal documents, including but not limited to, contracts and other agreements, resolutions, ordinances and policies; researches, interprets and applies laws; maintains current knowledge of legal trends and current case law relevant to municipal government; ability to work independently to protect the City's interests and respond quickly and efficiently to various types of cases assigned. Other duties are performed as assigned.

Candidate's Job Related and Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge in municipal law, regulations and guidelines for both state and federal, Arizona civil legal procedures, judicial procedures, rules of evidence, methods of legal research; skills in analyzing, evaluating and organizing facts, evidence and precedents in difficult and complex cases and in presenting such material in clear, concise and logical form for oral and written presentations, briefs or opinions; good communication skills for negotiating effectively and persuasively in both oral and written communications; computer skills sufficient for drafting documents relevant to legal matters. Experience with criminal procedures a plus.

Physical and Visual Ability: Observes data and conditions affecting the City's legal interests to determine compliance with the law; must be able to effectively perform required duties.

Hearing, Speaking and Cognitive Ability: Must be able to effectively communicate and have sufficient speaking ability to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person, electronically and over the telephone. Organizes, interprets and applies legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 S. Cortez St.

Prescott, AZ 86303

Email:

hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1347 / Fax: 928-777-1213

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.