Assistant City Attorney

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Assistant City Attorney
The candidate performs legal research and prepares written and oral opinions on various legal problems for City departments, the City Council, and various boards and commissions. Receives general direction from the City Attorney. May exercise technical or functional supervision over professional attorneys and clerical staff. Provides legal updates and training to staff and commissions. Confers with and renders assistance to department heads in establishing departmental policies by applying legal points and procedures; recommends changes in policies and procedures in order to meet legal requirements. Prepares, drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments, and offers opinions as to legal acceptability when presented to the City for consideration by an outside agent or agency. Brings litigation on behalf of the City and defends litigation brought against the City. Investigates claims and complaints against the City and takes or recommends appropriate action. Assists in or prepares cases for hearings and trials and represents the City in such hearings. Represents the City Attorney at various City Council and board and commission meetings and in court when necessary. Prosecutes for civil and criminal remedies to enforce city ordinances, abates public nuisances, recovers damages to City property, condemns property for public purposes and other matters. Assists in the supervision of the clerical staff and subordinate professionals. Performs related duties as assigned. Should have 6+ years of professional legal experience. Municipal experience providing full-time legal services for governmental agencies including municipal or county counsel, special district counsel or private law firm providing legal support to local government clients is preferred. Active membership in the State Bar of California is required.

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