City of Phoenix Assistant City Attorney IV - Civil Division - Communications
Recruitment closes June 25, 2026
Job ID 61967
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The City of Phoenix Law Department is comprised of two sections, the City Attorney's Office, which handles representing the City in civil matters, and the City Prosecutor's Office, which handles the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix.
This Attorney IV primarily supports the Communications Department by managing all aspects of Arizona Public Records Requests, including coordinating the collection of responsive records from multiple departments, reviewing documents, identifying and redacting confidential or exempt information, and ensuring timely, compliant responses. The role provides legal guidance on confidentiality laws, assists with trademark and intellectual property matters, and drafts or reviews communications-related contracts. The attorney also coordinates responses to special actions or legal challenges arising from public records processes and collaborates across departments to ensure consistent legal and communications practices. In addition, the attorney will provide legal counsel to smaller City departments as needed, offering guidance on contracts, ordinances and other legal issues as they arise. This position requires a candidate that demonstrates strong initiative, follow-through, flexibility, and effective cross-departmental collaboration.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Experience handling trials, hearings, or administrative proceedings.
- Has a high professional and ethical standing in the legal community.
- Knowledge of municipal law, including open meetings, public records, conflicts, procurement, and liability issues.
SALARY
Pay Range: $126,734.40 - $177,444.80 annually
Hiring Range: $126,734.40 - $168,272.00 annually
For more information and to apply, go to phoenix.com/jobs
City of Phoenix Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Public Works (Underfill Opportunity)
Recruitment closes June 10, 2026 Job ID 61810
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The City of Phoenix Law Department encompasses a team of dedicated and highly qualified attorneys addressing the wide variety of legal needs of City departments providing services to the community. This department is comprised of two divisions, the City Attorney's Office, which represents the City in civil matters, and the City Prosecutor's Office, which handles the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix. Assistant City Attorneys in the Civil Division work in one of six sections: Public Safety, Litigation, Transportation, Human Resources, City Services, and Community Development.
Currently, the Community Development section is seeking a qualified Assistant City Attorney IV to provide legal services to the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department manages essential city services, including facilities and fleet management, trash and recycling collection, and enforcement of solid waste regulations, including hazardous waste disposal and illegal dumping prohibitions. The Public Works Department is advancing environmental sustainability through its Zero Waste initiative, expanding recycling, composting, and circular economy efforts to divert from landfills approximately 50% of waste by 2030 and 90% of waste by 2050.
Assistant City Attorney IVs review, negotiate, and draft contracts and participate in other transactional work; provide client support; engage in government law practice; and handle all legal matters of the assigned client department. They are expected to perform difficult professional and administrative legal work, including revisions to the Phoenix City Code, and to consult with client decision makers regarding relevant legal issues. These attorneys may also be required to staff public meetings and represent the City during administrative hearings or court proceedings. Assistant City Attorneys report to an Assistant Chief Counsel and generally work independently in performing their duties. All attorneys in the Law Department are assigned and may be reassigned based on the best interests of the City, as determined by the City Attorney.
This position is eligible for up to four days a week of remote work, with one in-office day for meeting with the Civil Division section, implemented at the discretion of the City Attorney. Attorneys are expected to meet the needs of their clients and the Department, including any court obligations, city council or city management meetings, or other in-office obligations.
The opportunity to underfill as an Assistant City Attorney III (NC) may be considered. The Attorney Ill underfill will be candidates who require additional experience to meet the qualifications of the Attorney IV classification. Candidates will be non-competitively promoted to the Attorney IV classification once they possess sufficient experience.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Experience with a Public Works organization, solid waste management, and facility/fleet operations.
- High professional and ethical standing in the legal community.
- Skills in conflict resolution and creativity in alternative problem-solving techniques.
- Understanding of municipal law, including open meetings, public records, and conflicts.
- Background in the procurement of services and goods, including facilities maintenance, vehicle purchase/repair/parts/equipment, and information technology (software/hardware), as well as defending contractual awards and enforcing contractual obligations.
- Experience in the review, negotiation, and drafting of intergovernmental agreements and development agreements, with strong grasp of real estate, insurance, and liability issues.
- Willingness to work extended hours, with a flexible schedule.
SALARY
Assistant City Attorney Ill
Pay Range: $110,219.20 - $154,294.40 annually
Hiring Range: $110,219.20 - $139,900.80 annually
Assistant City Attorney IV
Pay Range: $126,734.40 - $177,444.80 annually
Hiring Range:$126,734.40 - $168,272.00 annually
For more information and to apply, go to City of Phoenix Jobs