Sr. Deputy and Deputy City Attorney

City of San Jose, CA • San Jose, CA

356d • $116,511 - $262,689

About The Position

The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking a transactional attorney with California municipal law and government experience, or transferable legal skills and a commitment to public service; and a senior level trial attorney with substantial civil experience in state and federal court. As a transactional attorney, you will serve as trusted counsel to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and boards and commissions. You may be called upon to advise as the general counsel to departments regarding their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations in areas including public works, city-wide procurements, employment, land use planning, environmental services, public safety, utilities and housing. Responsibilities also include preparing opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. As a litigation attorney, you will have primary responsibility for all aspects of assigned cases, including pleading, litigation strategy, client communication and coordination, discovery and document review, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, and trial. The City's varied and novel legal issues require excellent research, analytical, and writing skills as well as the ability to vigorously defend complex matters.

Requirements

• Two years of minimum experience in one or more areas of law noted.
• Strong work ethic and analytical depth.
• Superior interpersonal skills and good judgment.
• Demonstrated maturity and poise in communicating complex legal issues.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted counsel to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and boards and commissions.
• Advise departments regarding their respective duties, powers, functions, and obligations.
• Prepare opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Manage all aspects of assigned litigation cases, including pleading, litigation strategy, and client communication.
• Conduct discovery and document review, motion practice, and settlement evaluation.
• Negotiate settlements and represent the City in trial.

Benefits

• Salary range DOE: Deputy City Attorney - $116,511 - $195,946; Senior Deputy City Attorney - $148,698 - $262,689.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees