Assistant Town Attorney

Job Description:

Assistant Town Attorney

Description

Description

THE POSITION
We invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as our Assistant Town Attorney within the Legal Department. This position will serve as the assistant legal advisor to the Town Manager, Town Council, and Town departments. If you have a desire to serve the community, we encourage you to apply.

Examples of Duties

The Town of Prescott Valley is recruiting for a newly authorized Assistant Town Attorney!

The successful candidate will have a strong background in general legal research and writing, as well as some background in general aspects of municipal civil law such as zoning, elections, economic development, and code enforcement.

The position will primarily be supervised by the Town Attorney but will work closely with the Deputy Town Attorney on civil matters. The position will also work with (and be under the supervision of) the Town Prosecutor on assigned criminal matters, serving as the primary prosecution backup for cases filed with the Magistrate Court. This criminal work may be as much as 15% to 20% of the work performed by the position. The position will receive necessary training from both the Town Prosecutor and Town Attorney.

Interested applicants can review the full job description on the Town of Prescott Valley Career Page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/prescottvalleyaz/classspecs/1688188?page=2&pagetype=classSpecifications

Typical Qualification

Requirements:

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school with a minimum of two (2) years of responsible professional legal counsel in a local/State governmental organization.

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License and ability to pass a pre-employment background.

• Working knowledge of municipal court methods and procedures and skill in the prosecution of cases heard in court.

• Ability to negotiate on behalf of the municipal corporation regarding legal liability issues in coordination and cooperation with the Town Manager and risk management staff and insurance/risk retention representatives.

Compensation:
The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high performance culture. The Town package includes a no-cost to individual health insurance plan and a generous retirement package including participation in the Arizona State Retirement System.
The salary range is $97,656 to $136,718.
The expected hiring range is $97,656 to $102,544.

Closing Date: November 16th @ 5 pm
Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley—The Cooler Side of Arizona
The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)
Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!
Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.
A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.
Town Values
Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.
Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

Benefits
Major benefits for a full-time regular, employee:
Medical: United Healthcare;
Employeecoverage paid at 100% by Town.
Employee + Spouse coverage is $311.56/month

Employee + Child(ren) coverage is $242.92/month

Employee + Family coverage is$$435.66/month

• Dental: Ameritas;Employee coverage paid at 100% by Town. Family coverage optional at $28.02/month.
• Vision: VSP Network or Eyemed Vision Care, Employee coverage paid at 100%. Family coverage optional at $5.50/month.
• Life Insurance:Town provided supplemental life insurance at one times the employee'sbase payup to$100,000.
• Voluntary Individual and Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
• General Leave:Annually up to 200 hours for hourly and salary employees.
• Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays; Ten (10) hours per day for FT employees.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs.
• Disability Insurance: Town provided personal illness or injury short and long term disability benefits with 50% and 60% lost wages replacement respectively.
• Workers' Compensation: Provides 100% lost wages and related medical benefits as for on the job work related illness or injuries.
• Retirement Plans: ASRS Arizona State Retirement
• MediCare:While the Town provides the required contributions towards MediCare we do not participate in Social Security.
• State Unemployment: State mandated coverage is provided.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families is provided for financial planning, legal services, depression, substance abuse, family/marital and other relationship issues.
• Fit for Life Wellness Program: The Town is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. Participation is strictly voluntary and offers $200 participation incentive.
• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

Salary:

$97,656.00 - $137,718.00 Annually