City Attorney Salary in Arizona

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How much does a City Attorney make in Arizona? The average City Attorney salary in Arizona is $100,532 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $86,608 and $116,512. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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What is a City Attorney?

A City Attorney can be an elected or appointed position in city and municipal government in the United States. The City Attorney is the attorney representing the city or municipality. In some small towns, the City Attorney is usually a lawyer in private practice and handles only governmental matters. In other towns or cities, he or she also prosecutes minor crimes. A City Attorney generally handles all legal matters for the city, from traffic tickets to civil lawsuits to acting as a general counsel, giving legal advice for city departments. Areas of focus may include: Civil claims against...

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Aguila, AZ	Avg. Salary $100,944	Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ajo, AZ	Avg. Salary $99,603	Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alpine, AZ	Avg. Salary $98,467	Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Amado, AZ	Avg. Salary $96,919	Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Apache Junction, AZ	Avg. Salary $101,461	Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Arivaca, AZ	Avg. Salary $96,919	Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Arizona City, AZ	Avg. Salary $100,944	Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Arlington, AZ	Avg. Salary $100,944	Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ash Fork, AZ	Avg. Salary $97,538	Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Avondale, AZ	Avg. Salary $101,667	Date Updated April 24, 2024

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Ethics Officer - Assistant City Attorney/Deputy City Attorney IV

WBCP, Inc. - Anaheim , CA

Ethics Officer - Assistant City Attorney /Deputy City Attorney IV City Attorney's Office City of Anaheim, California Annual Salary: Assistant City Attorney: $156,264 - $234,396 DOE/DOQ Deputy City ...

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Attorney - Transactions and Municipal Law and Litigation

Fresno City Attorney's Office - Fresno , CA

Employment Opportunity Fresno City Attorney's Office Transactions and Municipal Law The Fresno City Attorney's Office seeks a qualified attorney for the Transactions and Municipal Law Unit. The ...

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City Attorney

HR Benefits Solutions - Martinsville , VA

The City Attorney serves at the pleasure of the City Council and is appointed by the Council for an indefinite term. The position is that of a full-time City employee, with all the responsibilities ...

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Assistant City Attorney - Litigation Division

City of Hawthorne - Hawthorne , CA

CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE The City Attorney's Office represents the City in all aspects of legal representation. The City Attorney's Office advises the City Council and all City officials in all matters ...

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Assistant City Attorney- Municipal Prosecution

City of Dallas - Dallas , TX

Assistant City Attorney Dallas City Attorney - Municipal Prosecution The Dallas City Attorney's Municipal Prosecution Section is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney licensed to practice in ...

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CITY ATTORNEY

Ponca City Development Authority - Ponca City , OK

OVERVIEW The City Attorney will provide legal counsel advising and advocating on behalf of the City Commission, City Manager, and the City staff in order to support municipal operations, programs and ...

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What does a City Attorney do?

Common responsibilities of a City Attorney

Demonstrated project management skills and abilities, including the ability to determine overall plans, outline tasks, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, get feedback, review and report results.

March 25, 2023

Requires an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience, that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform the essential functions of the position.

May 18, 2023

Reviews the legality and/or sufficiency of contracts, bonds, bids, leases, insurance, deeds, easements, and other documents that have legal, financial and/or policy implications.

November 04, 2022

Assist or take lead in drafting contracts, deeds, ordinances, resolutions, intergovernmental agreements, property transaction documents and legal memoranda to assure legal protection for the City in conformance with applicable local, state and federal laws.

February 25, 2023

Provide day-to-day legal advice to the City Manager, City department heads and staff including the community development, growth management, engineering and infrastructure, police, fire, finance, accessibility, communications, city recorder, code enforcement, municipal court, purchasing, public works, airport, affordable housing, and economic development departments.

March 12, 2023

Prepare drafts and/or review the legality of legislation, ordinances, resolutions, administrative policies, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments.

April 01, 2023

Maintains active liaison with City, County, District Attorney, courts and other agencies that interact with the Police Department.

April 29, 2023

Represents the City in lawsuits before Federal and State courts and in administrative hearings, including enforcement actions.

May 02, 2023

Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

May 07, 2023

Attend and participate in meetings for, and provide legal support and advice to, City commissions, committees and boards.

May 21, 2023

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Arizona (/ˌærɪˈzoʊnə/ (listen); Navajo: Hoozdo Hahoodzo Navajo pronunciation: [xòːztò xɑ̀xòːtsò]; O'odham: Alĭ ṣonak Uto-Aztecan pronunciation: [ˡaɺi ˡʂonak]) is a state in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the Western and the Mountain states. It is the sixth largest and the 14th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix. Arizona shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico; its other neighboring states are Nevada and California to the west and the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and so...

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