Deputy Town Attorney

JOBJOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARYPosition assigned to this class performs advanced professional legal work under the direction of the Town Attorney, assisting in managing the Town's legal affairs and providing legal counsel to the Town Council, Town Manager, Town departments, boards, and commissions. The Deputy Town Attorney serves as second-in-command for the Legal Department, exercises significant independent judgment, supervises assigned legal staff, and acts for the Town Attorney in their absence.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is a senior-level attorney classification with administrative and supervisory responsibilities. The position is distinguished from Assistant or Associate Town Attorney roles by its broader scope of duties, direct support to executive leadership, authority to act on behalf of the Town Attorney, and oversight of complex legal matters including litigation, land use, contracts, and compliance. Position serves at-will.EXAMPLE OF DUTIESESSENTIAL DUTIESThe following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.Assists the Town Attorney in planning, organizing, and directing the Legal Department, including supervision of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.Provides legal counsel to the Town Council, Town Manager, and Town departments on a wide range of municipal issues, including land use, contracts, personnel, tort liability, and public records.Acts as Town Attorney in their absence or as assigned.Drafts, reviews, and negotiates ordinances, resolutions, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, development agreements, leases, and other legal documents.Represents the Town in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, settlement negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution forums; coordinates with outside counsel on complex matters.Researches and analyzes legal issues; prepares formal legal opinions, staff reports, and memoranda.Ensures departmental compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including Arizona open meeting, election, and public records laws.Participates in the selection, training, and evaluation of departmental staff; provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development.Advises Town leadership on risk management, liability, and emerging legal trends; develops strategies to minimize exposure.Assists in developing and monitoring the department budget, including management of contracted legal services.Attends and provides legal support at Town Council meetings, boards, commissions, and public hearings.Maintains confidentiality and upholds the highest standards of legal ethics.Performs related work as required.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONOVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS: Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an "X"XSedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.Heavy: Exerting lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: CFORNContinuouslyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever2/3 or more time1/3 to 2/3 of timeUp to 1/3 time< 1 hour per weekNever occursNote: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.Physical DemandBrief DescriptionCFORNStandingCommunicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work dutiesXSittingDesk workXWalkingTo other departments/offices/office equipmentXLiftingSupplies, filesXCarryingSupplies, filesXPushing/PullingFile draws, tables and chairsXReachingFor supplies, for filesXHandlingPaperworkXFine DexterityComputer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipmentXKneelingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/groundXCrouchingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/groundXCrawlingUnder equipmentXBendingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/groundXTwistingFrom computer to telephone, getting inside vehiclesXClimbingStairs, step stoolXBalancingOn step stoolXVisionReading, computer screen, drivingXHearingCommunicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipmentXTalkingCommunicating with co-workers and public and on telephoneXFoot ControlsDrivingXOther (Specify)MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE: Standard office equipment; vehicleENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: DWMSNDailySeveral Times Per WeekSeveral Times Per MonthSeasonallyNeverHealth & Safety FactorsDWMSNHealth & Safety FactorsDWMSNMechanical HazardsXRespiratory HazardsXChemical HazardsXExtreme TemperaturesXElectrical HazardsXNoise and VibrationXFire HazardsXWetness/HumidityXExplosivesXPhysical HazardsXCommunicable DiseasesXPhysical Danger or AbuseXOther (Specify BelowPROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: NoneNON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS: CFORNContinuouslyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever2/3 or more time1/3 to 2/3 of timeUp to 1/3 time< 1 hour per weekNever occursDescription of Non-Physical DemandsCFORNTime PressureXEmergency SituationXFrequent Change of TasksXIrregular Work Schedule/OvertimeXPerforming Multiple Tasks SimultaneouslyXWorking Closely with Others as Part of a TeamXTedious or Exacting WorkXNoisy/Distracting EnvironmentXOther (Specify Below)PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: XOffice EnvironmentWarehouseShopRecreation/Neighborhood CenterVehicleOutdoorsCombination of Office, Vehicle and FieldOther (Specify Below)