Associate Deputy City Attorney - General

  • City of San Jose - City Attorney's Office
  • San Jose, California
  • Mar 27, 2024
Full Time Legal Services
  • Salary: $121,377.50 USD Annually
  • Salary Top: $127,446.54
  • Apply By: Jun 25, 2024

Summary

POSITION: Associate Deputy City Attorney - General

Job Description

The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking an entry-level attorney in the Transactional division. Under the direction and supervision of senior management in the Office of the City Attorney, the Associate Deputy City Attorney position will perform basic attorney work benefiting a variety of City Departments while receiving valuable training and experience for a career in public service. This position will be assigned increasingly complex legal work under supervision in support of various City Departments in areas including public works, procurements, employment, land use planning, environmental services, public safety, utilities and housing. Responsibilities also include preparing opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. Salary: Up to $127,446 (inclusive 5% non-pensionable multiplier) DOE

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in California, have a strong academic background, possess a strong work ethic, analytical depth, superior interpersonal skills, good judgment, and can communicate clearly and effectively.

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS 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

Job Address

San Jose, California 95113 United States View Map