CITY ATTORNEY SERIES (LEGAL)

Salary : $103,085.32 - $154,426.22 Annually

Location : Surprise, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 25-00241

Department: LEGAL

Opening Date: 05/05/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

The City of Surprise City Attorney's Office is seeking a Civil Attorney who desires to be a part of a small, tightknit municipal law office. The experience, skill, and talent of our professionals complement each other and allow the City Attorney's Office to provide expedient, quality, legal advice. Attorneys may be assigned and asked to focus on specific departments and/or areas of legal practice based on the attorney's experience and/or preferences. However, all assistant and deputy city attorneys will be required and expected to competently perform legal work for any and all departments in need of legal services. We are looking for an attorney who will appreciate the challenge of handling diverse legal matters, offering creative, yet sound legal advice, all in an effort to assist the City in achieving its objectives and goals for improving the quality of life for the City's residents.

The City of Surprise offers a competitive salary and great benefits. The City Attorney's Office strives to deliver sustainable work-life balance, collaboration with colleagues, and genuine camaraderie.

PLEASE NOTE:

Depending on the qualifications met, candidates may be considered for one of three job titles :

- Assistant City Attorney,

- Assistant City Attorney-Senior or

- Deputy City Attorney

Job Title: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

Salary Range: Starts at $103,085.32

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform duties with minimal supervision. Incumbents advise staff and public officials on legal matters, applying in-depth knowledge and experience to successfully resolve a wide variety of City issues in areas of law such as land use and development, contracts, labor and employment, and litigation. Incumbents also review and draft a variety of legal documents and attend various City and community meetings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctor

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be a member of the State Bar of Arizona and possess a current and active license to practice law in the State of Arizona; both are required by the commencement of the position and both must be maintained while in the position.

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HERE - ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

Job Title: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY- SENIOR

Salary Range: Starts at $115,857.30

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform duties with minimal supervision. Incumbents advise staff and public officials on legal matters, applying in-depth knowledge and experience to successfully resolve a wide variety of City issues in areas of law such as land use and development, contracts, labor and employment, and litigation. Incumbents also review and draft a variety of legal documents and attend various City and community meetings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctor and at least five years related legal experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be a member of the State Bar of Arizona and possess a current and active license to practice law in the State of Arizona.

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HERE - ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY- SENIOR

Job Title: DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY

Salary Range: Starts at $130,116.22

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform duties with minimal supervision. Incumbents advise staff and public officials on legal matters, applying in-depth knowledge and experience to successfully resolve a wide variety of City issues in areas of law such as land use and development, contracts, labor and employment, and litigation. Incumbents also review and draft a variety of legal documents and attend various City and community meetings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctor and 10 years of relevant legal experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a current and active license to practice law in the State of Arizona.

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HERE - DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include:

Criminal Background Screening

Drug Screen

Education & Experience Verification

E-Verify

Fingerprinting

39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please

01

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

I acknowledge the above statement.

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Yes

No

03

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

Yes

No

04

Do you have a Juris Doctorate?

Yes

No

05

How many years of related legal experience do you possess?

10 years or more

5 years to less than 10 years

Less than 5 years

06

Will you at the time of hire, be a member of the State Bar of Arizona and possess a current and active license to practice law in the State of Arizona?

Yes

No

07

Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

Yes

No

08

I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

I acknowledge the statement above

Required Question