What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Deputy and Deputy City Attorney - General position at City of San Jose?
The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking an attorney with California municipal law and government experience, or transferable legal skills and a commitment to public service.As an attorney in our Office, 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.
Two years of minimum experience in one or more of the areas of law noted above is desirable but not required.
The successful candidate should possess a strong work ethic, analytical depth, superior interpersonal skills, good judgment, and demonstrated maturity and poise in communicating complex legal issues.
Admission to the California State Bar is required for this position.
Salary range DOE:
Deputy City Attorney – $116,511 - $195,946
Senior Deputy City Attorney - $148,698 - $262,689
Please send a cover letter and resume including complete employment history to: Nora Frimann, City Attorney, 200 East Santa Clara Street, 16th Floor Tower, San Jose, CA 95113, or e-mail to atty.res@sanjoseca.gov. Application review is ongoing, and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. EOE
Two years of minimum experience in one or more of the areas of law noted above is desirable but not required.
The successful candidate should possess a strong work ethic, analytical depth, superior interpersonal skills, good judgment, and demonstrated maturity and poise in communicating complex legal issues.
Admission to the California State Bar is required for this position.
Salary range DOE:
Deputy City Attorney – $116,511 - $195,946
Senior Deputy City Attorney - $148,698 - $262,689
Please send a cover letter and resume including complete employment history to: Nora Frimann, City Attorney, 200 East Santa Clara Street, 16th Floor Tower, San Jose, CA 95113, or e-mail to atty.res@sanjoseca.gov. Application review is ongoing, and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. EOE
Salary : $116,511 - $262,689
