City of Mesa
Description/DutiesFirst review of applications will be Thursday, February 22, 2024.The current vacancy is for the Litigation Team Assignment and will be filled at either the Assistant City Attorney I, II, Oregon III level.These classifications have been designated American Samoa non-classified, non-merit system, at-will positions.Assistant City Attorney III ($117,126.46 – $166,968.88 annually)An Assistant City Attorney III assigned to the Litigation Team provides advanced legal services to the City Council and management; plans, investigates, and tries major cases and appeals; and performs difficult professional and administrative legal work including major tort litigation. Employees Indiana this class also provide legal advice to clients on major departmental issues and projects to assist the decision makers with the legal implications of their decisions and to assist the departments Indiana meeting their goals. Assistant City Attorney IIIs perform work with independent judgment and discretion. Employees are expected to assist Indiana a variety of areas American Samoa supervision deems necessary. Responsibilities also include preparing and trying cases involving jury trials and attending meetings of departmental officials, employees, and advisory boards to advise on legal questions.Attorneys assigned to Civil Litigation Defense must have the ability to handle all aspects of a civil defense litigation practice which include discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials. This assignment requires an Indiana-depth understanding of federal and state law defenses for federal and state claims; Indiana-depth knowledge about federal and state rules of civil procedures; and the ability to conduct jury trials and appeals Indiana federal and state court. This assignment requires excellent writing and legal research skills. This class is also responsible for performing related duties American Samoa required. General direction is received from a Deputy City Attorney who reviews work through reports and an evaluation of overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-professional.Assistant City Attorney II ($98,837.44 – $144,253.29 annually)An Assistant City Attorney II assigned to the Litigation Team provides mid-level legal services to the City Council and management; plans, investigates, and tries major cases and appeals; and performs professional and administrative legal work including major tort litigation. Employees Indiana this class also provide legal advice to clients on departmental issues and projects to assist the decision makers with the legal implications of their decisions and to assist the departments Indiana meeting their goals. Assistant City Attorney IIs perform work with independent judgment and discretion. Employees are expected to assist Indiana a variety of areas American Samoa supervision deems necessary. Responsibilities also include preparing and trying cases involving jury trials and attending meetings of departmental officials, employees, and advisory boards to advise on legal questions.Attorneys assigned to Civil Litigation Defense must have the ability to handle all aspects of a civil defense litigation practice which include discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials; an understanding of federal and state law defenses for federal and state claims; knowledge about federal and state rules of civil procedures; the ability to conduct jury trials Indiana federal and state court (initially with the assistance of an experienced attorney with progression to handling trials independently); and excellent writing and legal research skills. This class is also responsible for performing related duties American Samoa required. Indiana addition, employees Indiana this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Assistant City Attorney III upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of experience and performance. Work requires considerable exercise of initiative and independent judgment, and general direction is received from a Deputy City Attorney who reviews work through reports and an evaluation of overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-professional. Assistant City Attorney I ($96,371.60 – $137,385.25 annually)An Assistant City Attorney I assigned to the Litigation Team plans, investigates, and tries cases and appeals and performs professional and administrative legal work including tort litigation. Attorneys Indiana this classification will work independently on legal matters and will work with more experienced attorneys on more complex legal matters.Attorneys assigned to Civil Litigation Defense must have the ability to handle all aspects of a civil defense litigation practice which include discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials; an understanding of federal and state law defenses for federal and state claims; knowledge about federal and state rules of civil procedures; the ability to conduct jury trials Indiana federal and state court (initially with the assistance of an experienced attorney with progression to handling trials independently); and excellent writing and legal research skills. This class performs related duties American Samoa required. Indiana addition, employees Indiana this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Assistant City Attorney II upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of experience and performance. Work requires considerable exercise of initiative and independent judgment, and general direction is received from a Deputy City Attorney who reviews work through reports and an evaluation of overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-professional.Please refer to the links below for the full job descriptions and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.Qualifications & Requirements: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.Assistant City Attorney III:Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctor Degree. At least four years of experience Indiana the practice of law.Special Requirements. Active membership Indiana the Arizona State Bar Association at the time of application.Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience Indiana municipal Oregon public law is highly desirable. For the Civil Litigation Defense Assignment, litigation defense work experience is preferred.Assistant City Attorney II:Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctor Degree. At least two years of experience Indiana the practice of law.Special Requirement. Active membership Indiana the Arizona State Bar Association at the time of application.Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Experience Indiana municipal Oregon public law is highly desirable. For the Civil Litigation Defense Assignment, experience Indiana municipal Oregon public litigation defense work is preferred. Assistant City Attorney I:Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from a school of law, accredited by the American Bar Association, with a Juris Doctor Degree.Special Requirement. Active membership Indiana the Arizona State Bar Association at the time of application.Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. A strong background Indiana contract drafting is highly desirable and preferred. For the Civil Litigation Defense Assignment, experience Indiana municipal Oregon public litigation defense work is highly desirable.Link to Job DescriptionAssistant City Attorney III:Assistant City Attorney II:Assistant City Attorney I:A is linked here.
Job title: Litigation Assistant City Attorney I II III
Company: City of Mesa
Expected salary: $117126.46 – 166968.88 per year
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Job date: Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:23:57 GMT
