Senior Assistant City Attorney

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Senior Assistant City Attorney
The candidate will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, working on a variety of complex legal matters with a focus on land use and planning law, as well as other general areas of municipal law within the City Attorney’s Office.The ideal candidate will have municipal land use and experience in planning matters including but not limited to: demonstrated experience with the development entitlement process,California Land Use and Planning Law, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Subdivision Map Act, drafting and amending zoning ordinances, litigating appeals and writing of mandate cases related to the City’s consideration of development projects, and fluency with recently enacted legislation particularly involving affordable housing and displacement. Experience directly and actively representing the Planning/Community Development Department of a public agency is desirable. This position receives direction from the City Attorney, may exercise direct supervision over other assigned office support staff and builds relationships throughout the organization. If you are looking to make a city wide impact in a key leadership role, this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here. The Essentials In addition to excellent customer service, a passion for efficiency, political acumen and proficiency with the full Microsoft Office suite, the requirements are as follows: Possession of a bachelor’s degree and a juris doctorate, both from an accredited college and/or university(s). An active member, and in good standing, of the California State Bar. 7 years of recent experience with a public agency conducting legal affairs.What You”ll DoPerform legal research and assist with the study, interpretation and application of statutes, ordinances, court decisions and legal opinions for all aspects of Planning and Land Use Law described above. Directly assist the City’s Community Development Department with all aspects of Planning and Land Use Law described above. Draft and amend zoning ordinances. Assist in interaction with outside counsel and other legal consultants. Assist in conducting research and providing advice to City staff, City Council, boards, commissions, and committees, and attendance at public meetings. Assist with other general matters of municipal law.

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