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City Attorney - San Luis City Hall, AZ

 

January 27, 2026 Posted

Salary

$126,269.00 - $202,044.00 Annually

Location 

San Luis City Hall, AZ

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2025-00075

Department

City Attorney

Division

City Attorney

Opening Date

12/19/2025

 

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!
Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County!

Under limited supervision, the incumbent provides executive leadership, direction and oversight for the City Attorney’s Office and City Prosecutor’s Office.   Serves as the Chief Legal Advisor, delivering legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, all City departments, and various Boards and Commissions.  Responsibilities include offering legal advice on land use and development, code development and revisions, contract development and review, development agreement negotiations, and other matters related to municipal government.  Represents the City in all legal proceedings and oversees the selection, management, and performance of outside counsel retained to support the City’s legal needs.


SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION:
The role and duty of the City Attorney is to represent the City as an organization, and not the City’s individual representatives. 

As the City Attorney, you will:
  • Provide legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, department directors, and various boards and commissions on matters affecting the City.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, intergovernmental agreements, deeds, and leases; prepare ordinances, resolutions, legal opinions, and other legal documents.
  • Attend all city council meetings, Planning and Zoning Commissions, and various committee and board as required and renders legal advice on matter of the agenda.
  • Conduct complex legal research and prepares written and oral opinions on a wide range of issues for the City Council and City departments.
  • Participate as a member of the management team, attending leadership, development, and other applicable meetings to offer legal guidance and input.
  • Oversee adherence to City policies related to land use, jurisdictional matters, and other municipal interests.
  • Evaluate and provide advice on risk related to the City operations. 
  • Pursue enforcement action on the City behalf to ensure compliance with city code provisions.
  • Provide oversight of the Prosecutor’s Office.
  • Stay current on court decisions and legislative changes, advising City departments on impacts to City operations.
  • Review, propose and enacted state and federal legislation for impact to the City.
  • Present legal information and guidance to diverse audiences, including the City Council.
  • Manage investigations of litigated claims and complaints against the City and recommend appropriate courses of action.
  • Review and redact highly sensitive public records requests.
  • Develop, plan, and implement City Attorney’s Office goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure delivery of legal services aligned with Citywide priorities.
  • Prepare and manage the department budget; forecast staffing, equipment, materials, and supply needs for the City Attorney’s Office and review/approve the City Prosecutor’s Office budget.
  • Administer and oversee all functions and personnel within the City Attorney’s Office.
  • Oversee and participate in litigation involving the City of San Luis, including making legal decisions, filing dispositive motions, and developing litigation strategies, tactics, and settlements.
  • Provide recommendations to management and the City Council on settlement proposals based on management input and outside counsel advice, if applicable.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Principal Assistant City Attorney – Civil Division
Tucson City Attorney


Applicants must submit their completed application by 01-25-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

The City Attorney is looking for an attorney to practice in the Civil Division of the Office. The attorneys in the Civil Division are assigned to various practice areas as Office needs may change or arise over time. Those practice areas could range from administrative law to zoning; and examples include construction of public works; constitutional law; contracts and intergovernmental agreements; economic development; elections; eminent domain; employment law (Title VII, Arizona Civil Rights Act, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, etc.); environmental law; municipal finance and taxation; open meetings and public records; procurement; public utilities and telecom; real estate; water law; land use/zoning and more. While the currently anticipated practice areas for the current position(s) include employment law, real estate development and transactions and land use, given the range of practice areas within the Civil Division the City Attorney will consider applicants whose prior experience may not include experience in the currently anticipated practice areas of need. The City Attorney may choose to hire more than one candidate from this recruitment.

This position requires:

• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school and five (5) years civil practice
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona

An uploaded letter of intent along with your resume is required for this application. Any application submitted without the required documents will be considered incomplete.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile.

The most qualified applicants will then be invited to participate in a panel interview and will be required to provide a legal writing sample composed within the last 3 years, no larger than 10 pages.

INTERVIEW INFORMATION:

Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview to be held on the week of February 2, 2026.

Hiring interviews will be held the week of February 9, 2026.

click hereFor more information and to apply, please 

City of Phoenix
Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Civil Division



Closes January 21, 2026

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 of the Law Department work in one of six areas: Public Safety, Litigation, Transportation, Human Resources, City Services, and Community Development.

The Civil Division is seeking an Assistant City Attorney IV for the Litigation Section to represent and advise various City departments and employees in litigation matters in both federal and state court from pre-litigation claims through appeals, including investigation, discovery and discovery disputes, dispositive motions, mediations and settlement conferences, pre-trial motions, arbitrations, jury trials, and appeals.

An attorney in this position is expected to be primarily responsible for multiple litigation cases at a time and will periodically present cases to the City's Claims Committee and the City Council. 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 4 days a week of remote telework, with one in-office day per week for meeting with your section, implemented at the discretion of the City Attorney. Attorneys are expected to meet the needs of the City, including handling all court obligations, City Council or City management meetings, and other in-office obligations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Exhibits the following attributes:

High professional and ethical standing in the legal community.
Willingness to work extended hours, with a flexible schedule.
Knowledge of municipal litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, motion writing, arbitrations, and appeals.
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, please click here.

Outreach and Response Coordinator

Office of Institutional Equity at the University of Arizona

12/17/2025

To learn more, please view here: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/23950?c=arizona

Civil Rights Investigator
Office of Institutional Equity at the University of Arizona


To learn more, please view here: https://arizona.csod.com/ui/internal-career-site/app/job-details/24705

Maricopa Public Defender position

This role leads our largest defense office in Maricopa, and the Director reports to Public Defense Services, which oversees five indigent defense offices. The posting is currently scheduled to close on December 17th. If you know anyone who may be qualified and interested, please encourage them to apply. Here is the application link: https://maricopa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MC_External/details/Director--Office-of-the-Public-Defender_JR20899.

JO# 30182 – Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney 

The Morton Group
11/19/2025

A well-established law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate with 1-4 years of experience to join its dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to grow their career in a collaborative and highly respected legal environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Draft and negotiate key commercial real estate transaction documents, including:
    • Leasing agreements for retail, office, and industrial properties
    • Purchase and sale agreements
    • Real estate-secured loans, loan modifications, and workout documents
  • Work closely with clients to provide strategic legal counsel and transactional support
  • Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys to deliver high-quality legal services
What We Offer:
  • Hands-On Mentorship – Learn from top professionals in the field
  • Professional Growth – Access continuous learning and advancement opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation – Salary commensurate with experience and contributions
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Health care benefits with no monthly contributions
Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona
  • 1-4 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills
If you are a motivated attorney looking to take the next step in your career, we want to talk with you.



Mairéad Gosnell

Recruiting Research Analyst


The Morton Group

4530 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 140

Phoenix, AZ  85028

602.279.5662

www.mortongrp.com