Deputy City Attorney II/III/IV

City of Anaheim • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

The City of Anaheim is seeking a versatile, dynamic, and dedicated Deputy City Attorney II, III, or IV for the Anaheim City Attorney's Office. This position offers the opportunity to advise City departments and officials on a broad range of municipal law matters and to work on challenging legal issues affecting one of California's largest and most dynamic cities. Assignments may include code enforcement, labor and employment counseling, public safety and police advisory work, civil litigation, administrative proceedings, contract drafting and negotiation, Public Records Act compliance, and providing legal counsel on a wide variety of municipal matters. The position will also assist the City Attorney on various city projects as needed. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more areas of municipal law, including code enforcement, labor and employment, public safety and police issues, civil litigation, or related practice areas. All candidates must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be in good standing with the State Bar of California. Technical acumen and strong verbal presentation and writing skills are also highly desired.

Requirements

• Membership in the State Bar of California and license to practice in the federal courts.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid CA driver’s license.
• General Municipal law and advising and representing public agencies and officials.
• Familiarity with the following areas of law is highly desirable: the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Public Records Act, the California Peace Officers’ Bill of Rights Act, and Civil Rights and Constitutional law as applied to government actors (particularly 42 U.S. Code section 1983 and the First, Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments).
• Civil litigation, motions, and trials.
• Municipal, state, and federal laws and policies applicable to public agencies and government operations.
• Legal research methods and local court rules and procedures.
• Municipal contracting principles and practices.
• Public contact and community relations.
• Advise department heads and City staff on complex issues related to municipal government operations; examine potential legal impacts and risks.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters, including employment disputes, litigation and/or Code Enforcement or law enforcement operations.
• Effectively communicate one-on-one, in internal and public meetings that require clear, concise, and objective responses to complex legal questions.
• Creatively and efficiently research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Prepare organized, persuasive, and nuanced legal opinions and briefs.
• Work independently in investigating facts, researching legal precedents, defining legal and factual issues, drafting necessary legal documents and developing conclusions and recommendations.
• Maintain very high ethical standards.
• Navigate California's local government political/financial/legal landscape.
• Work as a member of a team and devise collaborative solutions to issues and problems.
• Meet deadlines and work in a challenging and fast-paced legal environment.
• Two years of responsible experience directly related to area of assignment/specialty (for Deputy City Attorney II).
• Four years of responsible experience directly related to area of assignment/specialty, including two years of advanced journey-level experience within the area of assignment (for Deputy City Attorney III).
• Six years of responsible experience directly related to area of assignment/specialty, including two years of advanced journey-level experience within the area of assignment (for Deputy City Attorney IV).
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Technical acumen and strong verbal presentation and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in law enforcement, human resources and/or code enforcement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a legal advisor to the City Attorney and City departments on a variety of legal topics, including constitutional law, contract law, employment law, privacy issues and Public Records Act requests.
• Advise City departments on labor and employment issues, including performance evaluations, disciplinary matters, grievances, arbitrations, accommodation requests and discrimination-related complaints; represent the City in lawsuits, grievance proceedings and arbitration hearings.
• Prepare and review contracts and policies; draft ordinances, resolutions, staff reports memoranda and other legal and administrative documents.
• Advise and participate in legal and administrative proceedings related to Code Enforcement and Business Licensing, including civil and/or criminal actions, abatement proceedings and receivership actions.
• Prevent and minimize legal exposure by providing advice to City officers and employees on matters related to the area of assignment/specialty.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of municipal law; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level