Assistant City Attorney I/II

Description

We are looking for someone to

Assistant City Attorney I

• Confers with and advises certain City departments concerning their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations.
• Researches legal problems and prepares opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, permits and other legal documents.
• Represents the City in court cases encompassing a wide variety of subject matters, including all phases of pretrial, trial and appellate work.
• Represents the City in administrative hearings before City boards and commissions, and state and federal agencies.

Assistant City Attorney II

• Represents the City in administrative hearings before City boards and commissions, and state and federal agencies.
• Assists other attorneys in all phases of legal work on more complex litigation.
• Attends meetings of the City Council, boards, and commissions as requested by the City Attorney.
• Prepare and monitor annual/bi-annual budget for the City Attorney’s office.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications we're looking for

Knowledge of :

• Civil and administrative procedure; pleading and practices and effective techniques in the presentation of court cases
• Judicial procedures and rules of evidence
• Principles, methods and techniques of legal research and investigation
• Responsibilities and obligations of public officials and administrative agencies

• Define issues, perform legal research, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations.
• Present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically
• Exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines and legal parameters.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of civil law, preferably in a municipal setting, and one year of supervisory experience.
• Must be a current member of the California State Bar Association. Must be willing and able to attend evening meetings.
• Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

What to expect from the Application and Exam Process