Job Opportunity

Assistant City Attorney
Rocklin (City of)

Date Posted:

January 19, 2023

Salary:

$120,029.00-$165,462.00 Annually

Description:

The City Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified, motivated attorney for Assistant City Attorney. This is an at-will position that serves as part of the City’s executive management team. The Assistant City Attorney provides legal advice, counsel, and representation to the City in areas including, land use, real estate, housing, and environmental law. Duties include drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, permits, licenses, and other legal documents, conducting research, interpreting and updating the City Municipal Code, and providing advice to staff. The Assistant City Attorney provides counsel to Planning Commission, Community Development Department, other City departments, and assist with the enforcement of City Municipal Code. The Assistant City Attorney receives general direction and supervision from the City Attorney and may provide oversight and supervision to support staff. The Assistant City Attorney will oversee the work of the City Attorney’s Office in the absence of the City Attorney.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have California land use experience, either developed in-house (city, county, or governmental organization) or in a law firm with strong municipal land use experience. The ideal candidate will have advanced-level knowledge of CEQA, California Planning and Zoning Law, and the Subdivision Map Act. A strong working of municipal law, such as the Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, and the Public Records Act is highly desirable. Expertise in handling land use litigation, as well as considerable planning commission experience is also desirable. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of professional independence and excellent legal judgment, with exemplary customer service skills while being flexible, collaborative and proactive.

How to Apply:

https://www.calopps.org/rocklin/job-20332330

Filing Deadline:

2/10/2023

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