Annual Salary Range
Deputy City Attorney II: $145,163.98 – $183,266.20
Deputy City Attorney III: $169,867.88 – $206,475.10

Please Note: (1) This is an unclassified at-will position.  (2) Final candidates must pass a thorough criminal background investigation and pre-employment physical prior to starting employment.  (3) This announcement does not constitute an expressed or implied employment contract.

Description
The Deputy City Attorney II/III will perform legal work as a member of the Advisory Division of the Office of the City Attorney.  It is anticipated that this position will primarily serve as a legal advisor to specific City departments, officials, and employees.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have an essential understanding of municipal law, constitutional law, civil liability, administrative law and procedures, and public entity laws/issues. The candidate will independently perform legal research using computer research and other legal sources, and work collaboratively and proactively with City staff to identify and mitigate risks, including assisting in the development of best practices, policies, and training materials. An energetic problem-solver who works well in a collegial, team-oriented environment and can be available as needed to meet client demands will be well suited to the position. Experience in either a governmental agency or in private practice that involves representation of a governmental agency is preferred. Candidates with municipal advisory experience will be given high preference.

Essential Functions
Functions may include, but are not limited to: advising municipal departments, including Development Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Fire, Housing and Homeless Services, Human Resources,  Parks and Recreation, Police, and Public Works; advising City officials; performing legal research on all aspects of local government; interpreting and applying laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities; preparing ordinances, resolutions, deeds, permits, contracts, leases, memoranda, and other legal documents; representing the City in administrative appeal hearings; performing risk management analysis/tasks; staffing City Council meetings and other board or commission meetings; appearing and presenting on behalf of the City at community forums; designing and implementing training programs for City employees; and assisting City staff and management in the coordination and negotiation of a variety of transactional matters related to local government services and projects. The City reserves the right to modify the job duties.

Deputy City Attorney II: A minimum of three years of responsible experience as a practicing attorney, either in a governmental agency or in private practice involving representation of governmental agencies pertaining to public law advisory matters.

Deputy City Attorney III:  A minimum of seven years of responsible experience as a practicing attorney, either in a governmental agency or in a private practice involving representation of governmental agencies pertaining to public law advisory matters.

A qualified candidate must also be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California and possession of a current, valid California driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
On a continuous basis, sit at a desk, walk and/or stand for varying periods of time, and use hands and fingers to grasp tools.   Typical tools used are pencil, pen, telephone, calculator, computer, printer, and fax machine which require motor skills sufficient to repetitively twist head, upper body, arms, grasp, write, keyboard, and handle papers. Hearing and speech acuity sufficient to communicate in person and by means of a telephone.  Ability to attend and present in court and in community settings.   Visual acuity sufficient to read alphabetical and numerical data from desk and other nearby areas.  Work is mostly performed within an even-floored, carpeted, and air-conditioned building environment with fluorescent lighting and a moderate noise level.  Some movement is required from office-to-office and driving to offsite locations.  There is occasional to routine exposure to the external environment when going to outlying offices or meetings and offsite locations.  Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries.