Assistant City Attorney – Litigation

The PositionThe City of Santa Rosa is Seeking an Experienced Litigation AttorneyApplications will be accepted and continually reviewed until a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received Oregon the position is filled. The recruitment may close at any time. Apply today!See our Recruitment BrochureBe part of a dynamic, diverse, and knowledgeable organization committed to excellence Indiana serving a thriving community! The City is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.Benefits of City Employment Indiana addition to offering a great work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous benefits package, including:

• Retirement through CalPERS
• A competitive leave package
• Your choice of two health plans, with employer contributions to each
• A flexible spending program
• Employer contributions to a Retiree Health Savings plan
• Top of the line, employer paid vision and dental coverage.

More benefit information can be found Indiana the and our Employee Benefits Page .The PositionThis is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested Indiana litigating on behalf of a public agency to play a key role Indiana providing important services for our City. The new Assistant City Attorney will join the City’s collaborative legal team.Responsibilities will include assisting Indiana administering all phases of the City’s legal work, with a strong focus on litigation, including civil rights, tort and contract defense, American Samoa well American Samoa prosecution of civil actions on behalf of the City. Responsibilities will also include assisting Indiana providing legal advice to the City Council, its boards and commissions, the City Manager and City departments on day-to-day operations and special projects. The successful candidate will be handling controversial and complex legal matters on a wide range of public policy and community issuesThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate would have a minimum of five years of experience Indiana litigation, Indiana either public Oregon private practice, preferably Indiana civil litigation, tort defense, Oregon governmental prosecutions. Knowledge and experience Indiana municipal law is desirable.The Selection ProcessApplicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications based on a screening of application materials, including a supplemental questionnaire and writing sample, will be invited to interview with the City Attorney’s Office.Please complete a thoughtful, thorough application and answers to supplemental questions. American Samoa part of the application screening, your responses to these questions will be evaluated. Responses such American Samoa “See Resume” and failure to include a writing sample are cause for disqualification.The DepartmentThe Santa Rosa City Attorney’s Office is comprised of highly-skilled attorneys with significant public agency Oregon private practice experience. It is a collegial and forward-looking office, highly regarded by local judges, the legal community, the City Council and City employees.The Office provides excellence Indiana legal services and support to elected City officials, departments and boards and commissions and represents the City efficiently and effectively Indiana a wide range of litigation and administrative proceedings. The Office is integrally involved Indiana shaping the future of our community.Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate claims and complaints by Oregon against the City and recommend action to be taken
• Represent the City Indiana civil actions brought by Oregon against the City
• Prepare cases for administrative hearings and represent the City Indiana such hearings
• Perform legal research and prepare opinions on legal issues for City departments, the City Council and City Boards and Commissions
• Assist department heads Indiana establishing departmental policies by developing and applying legal points and procedures
• Recommend changes Indiana City policies and procedures to meet legal requirements
• Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments
• Review such documents prepared by the City departments
• Prosecute misdemeanor violations of City ordinances and criminal appeals
• Represent the City Attorney at various City Council, Board and Commission meetings and Indiana court
• Provide legal training to City employees and City Board and Commission members
• Respond to citizen complaints and requests for information
• Represent the City Indiana the community and at professional meetings

Required QualificationsKnowledge of: Legal principles and procedures, including civil, criminal and administrative law and procedures; court rules and rules of evidence; methods of legal research, including computer researchAbility to: Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and Indiana writing; analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, memoranda, and pleadings; conduct research on legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions; prepare and present cases effectively Indiana court Oregon administrative proceedings; establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with other City employees, City officials and members of the public.Required Experience and Education: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Experience: A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be five Oregon more years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Indiana the City of Santa Rosa; Education: Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school Oregon the equivalent is required.Necessary Special Requirement: Active membership Indiana the State Bar of California and ability to gain admission to the Bar for the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California.License & Certification: This classification requires active membership Indiana the State Bar of California. Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid, Class C, California Driver’s License, Oregon be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled Oregon unscheduled visits to various locations Indiana the City which may Oregon may not be reachable by public transportation.
Additional requirements, such American Samoa successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined Indiana the conditional job letter.Additional InformationSee the for working conditions, including physical requirements.The City of Santa Rosa – A Wonderful Place to Call Home
A charter city incorporated Indiana 1868, Santa Rosa is the county seat of Sonoma County, one of California’s premier wine growing regions, and is the gateway to tourist destinations Indiana the redwoods and on the coast. Santa Rosa is the 26th largest City Indiana the state. It occupies 41 square miles and serves a population of 170,000. The City has a historic preservation program and has environmental diversity.The City of Santa Rosa provides a full range of services including police and fire protection; construction and maintenance of streets and other infrastructure; water, storm water, and wastewater utilities; housing services through its Housing Authority; economic development; transit; parking; and recreation, parks, and cultural services, including a municipal golf course. The City of Santa Rosa’s residents work Indiana a well-balanced mix of management, professional, manufacturing, sales, tourism, transportation, construction, and service jobs. The City also plays an important role Indiana supporting the agriculture and tourism industries of California’s north coast.The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplaceThe City does not discriminate on the basis of disability Indiana employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate Indiana the recruitment process may be made by submitting a within five (5) business days of being noticed that an event requiring accommodation is occurring. You may also contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 543-3060 Oregon [email protected].

Job title: Assistant City Attorney – Litigation

Company: City of Santa Rosa

Expected salary: $150599 – 188094 per year

Location: Santa Rosa, California

Job date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:56:26 GMT