What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney position at Peckham & McKenney?
The Brentwood City Attorney seeks an Assistant City Attorney who bring exceptional experience as a municipal attorney with demonstrated expertise in municipal law. Brentwood is located approximately 60 miles east of San Francisco in Eastern Contra Costa County, with a population of roughly 65,000 residents. Many important projects have been completed and are planned in the near future, including the development of the Innovation Center at Brentwood along Highway 4, with a new Costco currently breaking ground there. In addition, there is the planned development of the Sand Creek Sports Complex, a 14.5 acre multi-sport facility, a $90 million solid waste organics diversion facility and the creation of new retail and employment centers. To learn more about Brentwood, please visit www.brentwoodca.gov.
This recruitment seeks an Assistant City Attorney to fill the position vacated by the current City Attorney. The Office culture is collegial, with an intentional focus on carrying out responsibilities with a team-oriented approach. To this end, we seek a candidate who function best in a collaborative environment. Office responsibilities include the review and preparation of ordinances, resolutions, staff reports, contracts, leases, and related legal documents for the City. In addition, the office represents the City and its officers and employees in limited litigation and contracts with outside counsel for more complex matters.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, self-motivated, and ethical attorney with a proven record of providing competent and practical legal advice on a range of municipal law topics. Candidates who bring experience in land use, real property, and/or knowledge of personnel law will be favorably considered. The ideal candidate have the ability to forge professional relationships with elected and appointed officials, and the skills to translate complex/technical information into understandable terms
The annual salary range for each of these positions is currently $173,671 to $211,098. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. The City is in the midst of negotiations and this information may be subject to change.
Filing Deadline: March 16, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
Salary : $173,671 - $211,098
