Entry-Level Municipal Attorney: Land Use & Advisory

City of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Attorney’s Office is seeking an entry level Deputy City Attorney to advise City departments on municipal law matters, including land use issues, the Brown Act and Public Records Act, and to draft ordinances and contracts. The role involves appearances before various City boards and commissions and producing written legal opinions.

Strong legal research and writing skills are essential, and prior public agency or municipal representation is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• The Deputy City Attorney is an entry level position intended for advancement into higher level roles.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are essential for this position.
• Prior public agency or municipal representation experience is desirable but not required.
• Transferable experience and public-sector interest are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on municipal law matters to City departments (e.g., land use issues, Brown Act, Public Records Act).
• Draft ordinances and contracts and appear before City boards and commissions.
• Prepare written legal opinions and perform related litigation support.

Skills

Public speaking

Legal research

Writing

Organizational skills

Education

California State Bar admission

Tools

Legal case management software

Automated document preparation

Job description

The City Attorney’s Office is seeking an entry level Deputy City Attorney to advise City departments on municipal law matters, including land use issues, the Brown Act and Public Records Act, and to draft ordinances and contracts. The role involves appearances before various City boards and commissions and producing written legal opinions.

Strong legal research and writing skills are essential, and prior public agency or municipal representation is desirable but not required.