Description

It is anticipated that the attorney hired for this position will provide advice and legal services to the Planning and Zoning and Real Estate Departments and will review and draft development agreements, contracts, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other transactional documents related to those areas.  This position may provide legal services to one or more additional City departments and Boards and Commissions.  Other responsibilities may include providing legal advice in one or more of the following areas:  open meeting law, public records law, elections law, licensing, public housing and/or human services. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in general municipal law or a related field.

The City Attorney’s Office values its employees and offers a very positive and flexible work environment.  We invite qualified candidates to apply for this position on the City of Scottsdale's website. 

Requirements

If there are no applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements for the City Attorney Assistant II position, then this position may be under-filled as a City Attorney Assistant I, depending on applicant qualifications. The minimum requirements for both positions are listed below in the Minimum Qualifications section.

CITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT II ($102,960.00 - $149,697.60 Annually)
Education and Experience

• Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Five years' experience in the practice of law.
• Preferred:  Experience in municipal or public law.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Current membership in the Arizona State Bar Association.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
   

*******UNDER-FILL POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*******
 
CITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT I ($98,030.40 - $142,542.40 Annually) 
Education and Experience

• Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Three years of experience in the practice of law.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Current membership in the Arizona State Bar Association.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.