Closing Date: 4th May, 2024
Description:
The Position:With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a A Government Entity physical worksite with little notice.
Ideal Candidate Statement
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – General Counsel
The ideal candidate in our General Counsel division would have some municipal or public law experience.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – Litigation
The ideal candidate for our Litigation team is an experienced litigator capable of independently handling a varied litigation caseload, has effective and persuasive written and oral advocacy skills, solid legal writing and research skills. The ideal candidate should also demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively on some projects and independently on others, and be comfortable and competent to handle civil litigation from inception to conclusion, including trial, post-trial motions and appeal.
Under general direction, the Senior Deputy City Attorney provides professional legal services for A Government Entity and its boards, commissions, offices, and departments.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is populated with multiple incumbents assigned to a City Attorney's office: Special Projects, Litigation, and Advisory. Senior Deputy City Attorney is the advanced journey-level in the City Attorney's office. Incumbents are expected to use professional judgment and skill in performing work, the acceptability of which is subject to review by professional superiors through inspection of casework, records, and documents, and through periodic conferences. The Senior Deputy City Attorney is distinguished from the Deputy City Attorney II in that the former may specialize in certain areas of the law as it applies to the City.
Supervision Received and Exercised
General direction is provided by a Supervising Deputy City Attorney. The Senior Deputy City Attorney may oversee and lead the work of other attorneys, paralegal and office support staff. The Senior Deputy City Attorney does not supervise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs complex legal research and prepares opinions on various legal problems for the City Council, A Government Entity, and its boards, commissions, offices, and departments; represents the City Attorney at various board and commission meetings as assigned.
- Prepares and drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents; reviews documents and offers advice as to the legal acceptability of such documents; confers and assists City departments in establishing policies by developing and applying legal points and procedures, recommends changes in policies and procedures in order to meet legal requirements.
- Investigates claims and complaints by or against the City; recommends action to be taken; prepares cases for hearings; represents
- the City in such hearings.
- Prepares cases for trial; may serve as trial lawyer for the City before County, State, and Federal courts at all levels.
- Initiates code enforcement proceedings in Court and prepares the required pleadings; prepares cases for condemnation proceedings.
- Initiates and defends cases involving the City, prepares the required pleadings; may serve as a trail lawyer for the City before County, State and Federal courts at all levels.
- Performs other or related work as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Municipal, state, and constitutional laws affecting city government.
- Methods of legal research.
- Court and administrative agency procedures, methods and practices of pleading and rules of evidence.
Skill in:
Use of desktop computer including basic applications and related computer-based research.
Ability to:
- Research legal issues and prepare sound opinions.
- Draft and present persuasive arguments.
- Read and comprehend legal documents quickly an efficiently.
- Use sound judgment in providing legal advice.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
- Work well under the pressure of a heavy caseload and short deadlines.
- Recognize and handle issues of political sensitivity.
- Direct support staff that are not direct reports
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Experience and Education:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of professional legal experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney with A Government Entity.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Proof of Education
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
Special Qualifications
Current membership in good standing the California State Bar Association.
Proof of Membership
Proof of the required membership and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
Driver License:
Four years of professional legal experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney with A Government Entity.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Proof of Education
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
Special Qualifications
Current membership in good standing the California State Bar Association.
Proof of Membership
Proof of the required membership and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
