Columbia ltd
  • Town Attorney

  • Town of Prescott Valley, Arizona
  • Prescott Valley, Arizona United States View Map

Summary

The Town of Prescott Valley (pop.53,500, 40.9 sq. mi.) is located at an elevation of approximately 5,100 feet in Arizona’s high desert, and offers four distinct, mild seasons and beautiful natural surroundings. Blending the appeal of its high-desert setting with the energy of a dynamic and growing community, Prescott Valley offers an exceptional quality of life, a strong sense of community, and exciting opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors. As the largest municipality in Yavapai County, Prescott Valley continues to build on its strong foundation while embracing the opportunities of the future.  The FY 2026-27 Budget of $222.6 million (General Fund $82.8 million) supports 346.9 FTEs.

Job Description

Hired by the town council and working closely as part of the leadership team, the town attorney is Prescott Valley’s chief legal officer. With a FY 2026-27 departmental budget of $1.48 million, the legal department includes seven FTEs. The town has enjoyed great stability and high-quality, professional legal representation in this position. The current town attorney has capably served in the role for over 35 years. To ensure continuity, he will assist in the transition to his successor.  A deputy town attorney and an assistant town attorney position are currently both vacant. The vacancies are intentional. The new town attorney will make the hiring decisions to build his or her own team.

 

Job Requirements

The position requires a minimum of six years of experience as a local or state government lawyer, whether as an employee or a contracted attorney, with a strong preference for knowledge of Arizona local government law. A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required. A candidate licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona, who is active and in good standing with the Arizona Supreme Court, is strongly preferred, but the town council will also accept applications from candidates able to obtain admission to the Arizona Bar quickly (on motion) from a reciprocal jurisdiction. Two years of supervisory experience are strongly preferred, and deputies or assistants seeking to lead are expressly encouraged to apply. Although not required, residency within Prescott Valley’s municipal boundaries is preferred.

 

 

Special Instructions

Filing Deadline: December 20, 2026

Cover letter and resume only to: apply@columbialtd.com

Additional Information

The hiring range for this position is $200,000 to $240,000 DOQE. In addition, the following benefits (partial list) are provided: comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurances (employer pays 100% of employee premiums for dental and vision, and for certain health plans, with highly subsidized family coverage available); group life and short- and long-term disability insurances (paid 100% for employee); flexible spending and health savings accounts; EAP; and wellness program. Retirement is through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) (mandatory), which includes both pension and health benefits. Prescott Valley employees do not contribute to Social Security. A 457(b) deferred compensation plan (optional) with employer match up to 6% is available. Paid time off includes general leave (240 hours/fiscal year), managed time off (40 hours/fiscal year, use it or lose it), and 12 holidays days/fiscal year (includes one personal day). Relocation assistance subject to negotiation.

Columbia ltd

Columbia ltd

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Columbia ltd provides executive search services to local government agencies throughout the western United States.  Incorporated in 2016 by Andrew Gorgey, who serves as Chief Executive Officer and lead recruiter, the firm maintains its principal place of business and headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information, please visit https://columbialtd.com.

Mayors, commissioners, supervisors, council members, trustees, directors, and board members trust Columbia ltd to help them with one of the most important decisions they will ever make, choosing their next manager.  Similarly, professional local government managers and human resources professionals trust Columbia ltd to find high-performing, ethical professionals to complete their executive leadership teams. 

“Excellence in Executive Recruiting.”  The essence of “Excellence in Executive Recruiting” is a deep commitment to our clients and the communities we serve.  We listen actively, and carefully.  Through diligence, a strong work ethic, working with a sense of urgency, attention to detail, and anticipation of every client agency’s unique needs, we are able to find the chief executive, director, manager, or department head, who best fits the community, its elected officials, the organization, and its professional management. We help you find the ideal candidate to address the challenges you are facing now, to execute faithfully your policy priorities, to help develop strategy and meet your goals, and to provide solid, consistent leadership and management for years to come.

Values-based. Mission-driven. Columbia ltd is the executive recruiter of choice in the western United States.  This is because we are completely committed to a principle-centered, values-based approach to the essential local government function of bringing the best-qualified professionals into the organization. Everything we do is fueled by five values: Excellence, Professionalism, Ethics, Courage, and Adaptability. These are not just words – these are core values to which we adhere every day. Living our values allows us to meet Our Mission:

We serve local governments and their citizens through excellence in executive recruiting, advancing organizations, improving teams, and enhancing communities, one recruitment at a time.

We ensure each client agency has meaningful choice between highly-qualified candidates, who meet the needs of the organization and community, in every professional discipline for which we recruit.

We are committed to maintaining a positive, professional working environment, and to the professional development of every Columbia ltd team member.

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