Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Human Resources Attorney

About This Position Recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers for the past two years, the City of Phoenix strives to be an employer of choice. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards. With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the City of Phoenix also offers the opportunity for career growth and advancement. Join our team and be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow! The City of Phoenix Law Department is seeking an Assistant City Attorney IV for the Civil Division. The 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. 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. This Assistant City Attorney IV assignment will provide advanced legal counsel and representation to the City Attorney's Office and all City departments on employment, labor relations, and personnel matters, working closely with Human Resources, Equal Opportunity, Public Safety, and other departments to implement proactive compliance measures, reduce legal risk, and address inquiries involving federal and state employment laws such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and FMLA. The role will serve as lead or supporting counsel in employment-related litigation, including EEOC complaints, grievances, unfair labor practices, personnel appeals, and oversee internal investigations involving misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The attorney is expected to monitor developments in federal and state case law and legislation and provide timely legal opinions, guidance, and updates to City leadership and departments to ensure consistent, legally sound decision making. Assistant City Attorney IVs also review, negotiate, and draft contracts and participate in other transactional work; provide client support; defend litigation; 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 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 Experience advising clients on complex employment, discrimination and labor mattersHas a high professional and ethical standing in the legal community.Knowledge of municipal law, including open meetings, public records, conflicts, procurement, and liability issues.Display a willingness to work extended hours and a flexible schedule. SALARY Pay Range: $129,269.08 - $180,001.60 annually Hiring Range: $129,269.08 - $171,870.80 annually Pay Range Explanation Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Benefits A comprehensive Middle Manager benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributionsChoice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plansMedical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health PlanWellness incentive of up to $720 annuallyDental, vision, and life insurance optionsEmployer paid long-term disabilityFree Bus/light rail passTuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per yearPaid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave daysPaid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month periodFederal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Middle Manager Benefits. Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience as a practicing civil or criminal attorney.Experience in the practice of municipal law; the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts or other primary responsibility for participation in transactional work.Experience with significant client contact; primary responsibility for civil litigation, and pleading and motion-practice.One year of government law practice; and a working knowledge of the legal subject matter involved with the department to which assignment will be made.Graduation from an accredited school of law.Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.Admission to the bar of the State of Arizona.All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.The City job description can be found here. Preferred Qualifications The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Advising clients on complex employment, discrimination, and labor matters.Experience:Drafting investigations or position statements for submittal to outside federal agencies.Drafting and negotiating complicated contracts or other transactional work is also preferred.Experience with:Conflict resolution and creativity in alternative problem-solving techniques.Municipal law practice, including public-records and open-meeting law matters.Electronic data systems, media relations, and customer service.Willingness to work extended hours and a flexible schedule. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes August 19, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. How To Apply Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. REFERENCE Asst City Atty IV (NC), JC:10140, ID# 62426, 07/31/26, USM, PA, Benefits: MidMgr Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.