Senior City Attorney: Land Use & Municipal Law Leader

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

Job summary

The City of Livermore is seeking a Senior Assistant City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney to join the City Attorney’s Office. The selected candidate will provide legal research, advice, and counsel to City staff, City Council, and boards; review contracts, ordinances, and other documents; and represent the City in court.

Under general direction, the attorney will supervise staff, advise on land use redevelopment and administrative matters, and ensure compliance with state and local laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years in the practice of law, with at least four years in California municipal law.
• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Litigation experience is required.
• Flexibility to work after hours, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Performs legal research and prepares opinions for City departments and Council.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City in court and prepare court documents.
• Provide legal advice to City staff, City Council, and boards and commissions.
• Review and draft contracts, ordinances, resolutions, leases and deeds.
• Supervise clerical staff and subordinate professionals; coordinate with City Attorney’s office on complex matters.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Supervisory skills

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

The City of Livermore is seeking a Senior Assistant City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney to join the City Attorney’s Office. The selected candidate will provide legal research, advice, and counsel to City staff, City Council, and boards; review contracts, ordinances, and other documents; and represent the City in court.

Under general direction, the attorney will supervise staff, advise on land use redevelopment and administrative matters, and ensure compliance with state and local laws.