Assistant City Attorney

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Assistant City Attorney
Duties: Provides legal advice to boards, commissions, committees, task forces, department directors and division managers; conducts legal research, drafts legal opinions, reviews agenda reports, reviews and prepares agreements, prepares ordinances, resolutions, regulations and administrative policies; assists the Code Compliance Unit in the prosecution of City Code violations; and manages and defends public liability claims and cases, workers’ compensation claims and cases, and administrative matters involving the City. Contributes to an outstanding quality of life in Oxnard by advising the Code Compliance Unit, prosecuting City Code violations, preparing various agreements, ordinances and resolutions, ensuring compliance with zoning requirements, protecting the public treasury, and providing expert legal advice to City officials. Represent the City in the community and at professional meetings as required. Confer with and render assistance to department directors and division managers in establishing policies by developing and applying legal points and procedures; recommend changes in policies and procedures to meet legal requirements. Prepare and draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents and instruments, including reviewing such documents and offering opinions as to legality. Attend meetings of boards, commissions and committees as required; render legal advice as requested. Investigate claims and complaints by or against the City and recommend the appropriate action to be taken. Prepare matters for administrative hearings and represent the City in such hearings. Represent the City Attorney at various meetings, functions, and proceedings when necessary. Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information.

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