City Attorney

Department:

City Manager

Compensation:

$9,780 - $11,887

Hours:

This position is a contract position.

Deadline:

Open until filled

Position Objectives:

The City Attorney serves as the chief legal advisor to the City and is responsible for providing legal services to the City Council, the City Manager, assigned departments, boards, committees, and commissions; representing the City before administrative agencies and the courts of the United States and California; enforcing the laws and policies of the City through administrative citation process and in the courts; overseeing the work of designated subordinate staff; and exercising first level oversight of outside counsel who provide legal services on issues arising from other departmental operations.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications Required:  Completion of coursework leading to a bachelor's degree from a college that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.  Seven years of increasingly responsible professional legal experience in municipal law, employment law, land use law, and/or litigation, including three years of management and supervisory experience with a public entity.

 

License/Certificate:

Active membership in the California State Bar Association at the time of application.  Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. 

 

Submit original signed application to:

City of Calexico Human Resources

Attention:  Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager

jcontreras@calexico.ca.gov