The City of Chandler Law Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as anAssistant City Attorney/Litigator. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. This posting will be open July 1, 2025, closing on July 30, 2025.
The City of Chandler business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The position may qualify for up to 1 day a week of remote telework and a 9/80 work schedule, 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.
Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
Who we are
The City of Chandler Law team, consisting of 34 employees, and is made up of 3 sections: civil, prosecution, and risk management. There are numerous opportunities to work in different areas and expand each person’s skills. We are a progressive and innovative team that delivers quality services in support of the City of Chandler's Mission and Values.
Who we are looking for
Our new team member will be an energetic and experienced litigation attorney interested in government liability defense. The primary responsibilities of the selected attorney will be:
•Representing the City and city employees in all aspects of litigation, including handling all phases of discovery, motion practice, and trial;
•Presenting recommendations to the City Attorney and to City Council;
•Meeting with high-ranking appointed City employees;
•Analyzing legal liability and damages at all phases of litigation;
•Creating and implementing a case handling and litigation strategy from inception of litigation through trial; and
•Other related duties as assigned
We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in representing government clients in civil and appellate proceedings in state and federal courts, in areas of civil rights (including 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims), wrongful death, state law torts (e.g., trip and fall, vehicular accidents, road design), employment, contracts, and general administrative proceedings. This position also requires strong dispositive and complex motion writing skills and will work collaboratively with the Risk Management division to investigate claims by reviewing case information, interviewing witnesses, conducting legal research, preparing litigation holds, gathering facts, applying case law, and recommending relevant courses of action. This position reports to the Deputy City Attorney and generally works independently in performing their duties.
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Minimum qualifications
•A Juris Doctorate Degree; and
•8 years of experience in the practice of law with majority of experience in civil litigation as well as experience working with jury and non-jury trials and appeals both Federal and State; and
•A licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona; and
•A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
•Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications
•Emphasis in civil litigation is preferred, including experience in police liability, personal injury, and representation of government clients.
•Experience in advising government staff in areas such as civil liability, personal injury, premise liability, employment law, property issues, contracts, and public records.
•Experience in mentoring and training less experienced attorneys.
This is a regular full-time, at-will position. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.