Deputy City Attorney

City of Napa, CA; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Napa seeks a Deputy City Attorney to join its newly reestablished in-house legal team. You will work closely with the City Attorney to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel across a broad range of municipal matters while helping build a collaborative, accessible, and highly effective office.

Opportunities to develop expertise in litigation, land use, and other areas of municipal law await.

Qualifications

• Experience in municipal law or local government counsel.
• Ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.
• Strong collaboration with elected officials and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel across a broad range of municipal matters.
• Assist in litigation, land use, and other municipal-law areas.
• Help build a collaborative, accessible, and highly effective City Attorney's Office.

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Napa offers a distinctive opportunity for a talented municipal attorney to help shape the future of its newly reestablished in-house legal team. As Deputy City Attorney, you will work closely with a new City Attorney to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel across a broad range of municipal matters while helping build a collaborative, accessible, and highly effective office. With opportunities to develop expertise in litigation, land use, and other areas of municipal law, this position offers meaningful professional growth, the chance to influence how legal services are delivered, and the satisfaction of making a lasting contribution to one of California's most celebrated communities.

THE CITY OF NAPA

Nestled in Northern California's wine-country region yet just an hour from the Bay Area's tech-hubs, Napa offers a blend of small-city charm and global relevance. Its population hovers around 78,000-80,000, with a median household income over $100,000 and a median age near 41. The city is composed of 26 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character, from historic Victorian homes near downtown to more suburban-style enclaves on the outskirts. Napa is the heart of the region's world-renowned wine region, which is home to over 475 wineries, as well as a culinary industry boasting several Michelin starred restaurants and farm-to-table venues.

What stands out about Napa is the quality of life. Residents benefit from nearly year-round mild Mediterranean climate, a walkable downtown, and easy access to nature and open space. The local economy is anchored not just in tourism and hospitality but in a skilled workforce, giving the community stability beyond just being a destination. That economic diversity means the city is more than just its vineyards - it's home to healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and retail alongside wine production. For someone considering relocating, Napa checks a lot of boxes: community scale living with regional access, high educational and income markers, a lifestyle oriented toward both work and play, and the chance to be part of a place that values both its history and its future. In short: it's a community that's growing and evolving - not standing still.

THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

The City Attorney's Office provides sound legal advice and support to City officials, working collaboratively to implement policies set by City Council, and diligently advocating the City's interests. The Office advises the City Council, appointed commissions, and City staff in the conduct of City business