City of Tucson

Administers and manages the operations of the criminal division of the City Attorney's Office for the purpose of prosecuting criminal code violations for the City. Supervises attorneys and establishes and maintains liaison with departments, the City Manager and the Mayor and Council to integrate legal support into policies for prosecution, and to provide legal advice and support.

Supervises personnel and activities involved in the City Court litigation including the review of documents, verification of facts, motion practice, preparing and deposing witnesses, witness notification, and conducting bench and jury trials. Conducts appellate matters including appeals and special action to the Superior Court, Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona.

Initiates criminal misdemeanor complaints and civil code enforcement in specialized areas of the Tucson City Code such as planning and zoning, building inspections, fire codes, water codes, sign codes, and employment. Initiates litigation in the area of civil forfeitures.

Confers with City officials and personnel to identify, analyze and discuss legal issues associated with projects by attending meetings, clarifying time frames, identifying potential legal issues, providing guidance on the project approach, drafting proposed legislation and ordinances and testifying before the legislature if necessary.

Establishes and maintains liaison with departments to integrate legal support into policies and operations by attending meetings, communicating with department supervisors as projects progress, responding to questions, ensuring department actions are within legal guidelines, identifying and resolving additional legal issues and unanticipated issues, and explaining court opinions.

Addresses and resolves the viability of legal alternatives to projects. Acquires, analyzes and integrates legal developments by reading, analyzing and writing legal information, utilizing research systems to obtain the access to reading materials, sharing and discussing opinions regarding the analysis and application of judicial precedents, conducting research and problem analysis for legal issues and evaluating their impacts on the Mayor and Council and City management in carrying out administrative, functional and policy implementation responsibilities.

Minimum Education Level & Type: Juris Doctorate

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 10 years supervisory management experience in criminal law

Member of the Arizona State Bar Association

None

FLSA Status: Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 05

Occupation Group Description: Legal and Judicial

EEO Job Category Code: A

EEO Job Category Description: Officials and Administrators

Organizational Level: Deputy/Assistant Director

NCCI: 8820

Bargaining Unit: No Representation

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Secondary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.