Deputy City Attorney I/II

Description:

Deputy City Attorney I/II One Position Available

A Government Entity is recruiting to fill the immediate need for a Deputy City Attorney. This position is open to either a Deputy City Attorney I or Deputy City Attorney II candidate that has experience and proficiency in municipal law to assist in a dynamic public agency legal office.

Our ideal candidate will be a California licensed attorney who has one or more years of public sector legal experience as a dedicated professional that excels in a team-oriented environment, seeks input from other stake holders, and establishes positive relationships with staff, department heads, elected officials and the community. Applicants must have demonstrated sound judgement and decision making, strong organizational, analytical, writing, research and communication skills. Courtroom experience is an added bonus.

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete and submit an online application for employment with detailed information in each section of the application: Work Experience, Education, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills.

In addition to submitting a detailed application, applicants are required to respond to the supplemental questions associated with the application. The City will use responses to the supplemental questions to help us evaluate candidate's qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete, detailed application.

This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the recruitment may close without notice. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Under general supervision of the City Attorney, performs civil legal work of a routine to complex nature in representing the city and providing advice and counsel to city staff, boards and commissions; performs related work as assigned.

The work may be related to any number of civil areas and may include providing legal services for one or more city departments and their associated elected or appointed boards and commissions. Involvement in formal litigation, discretionary powers and overseeing efforts of other staff or contract employees will be progressive. The incumbent is fully capable of working independently in any number of areas of municipal law. While expertise may be gained in specific areas of law, incumbents may direct or assist in legal matters in any area of municipal law. It involves the responsibility for major areas of city legal matters and may involve acting as the City Attorney on a relief basis. Receives general direction from the City Attorney.

Examples of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions;
• Evaluates impacts on City operations and recommends appropriate action;
• Researches legal issues and prepares opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, permits and other legal documents;
• Advises City departments concerning their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations;
• Represents the City on a wide variety of civil and criminal cases, including all phases of pretrial, trial, and appellate work;
• Attends meetings of City boards and commissions as assigned;
• Represents the City in administrative hearings before boards, commissions, and state and federal agencies;
• Investigates and prepares reports on claims against the City;
• Maintains records and compiles reports of work performed;
• Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the City, including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.

Knowledge of:

• Civil and administrative procedure; judicial procedures and rules of evidence;
• Principles, methods and techniques of legal research and investigation; pleading and practice and effective techniques in the presentation of court cases;
• Responsibilities and obligations of public officials and administrative agencies;
• Municipal government organizational structure and functional responsibilities; and state and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting municipal operations.

Ability to:

• Define issues, performing legal research, analyzing problems, evaluate alternatives in making sound recommendations;
• Present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically;
• Exercise sound and independent judgement within general policy guidelines and legal parameters;
• Interpret state and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting municipal operations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Represent the City effectively in hearings, courts of law, and meetings with others;
• Prepare clear, concise, and legally sufficient resolutions, ordinances, contracts, leases, permits, reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

Typical Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

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