NEOGOV · 3 months ago
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I-II (HARBOR DIVISION)
City of Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$119K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a full-time staff attorney for the Long Beach City Attorney's office, specifically in the Harbor Division. The role involves providing legal research, advice, and drafting various municipal and commercial contracts, as well as advising on state and federal law matters related to the Harbor Department/Port of Long Beach.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal research, advice, and draft a broad range of municipal and commercial contracts such as professional services agreements, equipment/materials sales and services agreements, leases, permits, purchase and sale documents, and grant documents
Provide the Harbor Department/Port of Long Beach with legal advice and opinions regarding State and Federal law
Provide advice regarding contract, construction, rail, and environmental disputes
Work with public finance counsel on bond and finance transactions
Draft a variety of municipal ordinances and resolutions
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited law school
A member of the California State Bar in good standing with no prior history of discipline
Three years of legal experience working as an attorney
A valid California Class C driver's license
Preferred
Strong transactional skills with an emphasis on real estate matters
Experience in energy and utility law
Experience in municipal and public law
Experience in contracts, permits, labor state and federal grants, construction, and/or rail law
Relevant substantive law experience
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle a wide range of transactional matters with serious attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and ensure timely completion
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Windows 10
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel
Strong work ethic, professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to work cooperatively with others in an environment of representing a large municipal department run as an enterprise focused on delivering results and managing expenses
Benefits
Retirement - City offers CalPERS with a benefit of 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2% at 62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the limitations set by PERS. Employee pays the employee portion. The City also participates in Social Security.
Vacation- Twelve (12) days after one year of service; 15 days after 4½ years of service; 20 days after 19½ years of service. Use of vacation days after 6 months of service.
Executive Leave- Forty (40) hours per year.
Sick Leave- Ninety-six (96) hours or twelve (12) days per year, with unlimited accrual; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
Paid Parental Leave- After six (6) months of City employment, up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
Holidays - Eleven (11) designated holidays per year plus four (4) personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.
Health Insurance- Two medical plans are available: HMO or PPO. The City pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/dental plan selected.
Dental Insurance- Two dental plans are available for employees and dependents: HMO or PPO.
Vision- Comprehensive exams covered every 12 months with discounts on exams and on glasses/ contacts.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.
Life Insurance - City-paid term life insurance policy.
Disability- City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Management Physical- Annual City-paid physical examination.
Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan - City contributes $250.00 a month to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square.
Bereavement Leave- Permanent Full-Time employees shall be eligible for up to Five (5) paid bereavement leave days per eligible family member death or critical illness (where death appears imminent), with a maximum of three (3) paid occurrences in a calendar year (up to 15 maximum paid days).
Monthly Transportation Allowance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - May be eligible.
Alternate Work Schedule - 9/80 (Alternate Fridays off).
Hybrid Work Program-Combination of in-office and telecommuting.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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