NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Assistant City Attorney - Housing
Oxnard 93030, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $257K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to provide legal advice and representation for the City of Oxnard's City Attorney's Office. The role focuses on California housing laws and requires the candidate to represent the City in various legal proceedings while advising on tenant protection laws and municipal matters.
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Responsibilities
Represent the City in administrative hearings, superior court proceedings (writs and trials), and brief the City Council on housing litigation matters
Provide legal advice and opinions to the Oxnard Housing Authority, Oxnard Housing Department, and Oxnard City Council; and assist the City Manager regarding state and local housing-related matters
Serve as lead Assistant City Attorney implementing the City’s Tenant Protection Laws including Rent Stabilization, Just Cause Eviction, and Anti-Harassment Ordinances
Assist and advise department directors and staff; interface with members of the public/community, local organizations, and advocacy groups that represent property owners, landlords or tenants
Works closely with the Housing Department providing advice and Opinions to the Oxnard Housing Department regarding the City’s Tenant Protection Laws, including Rent Stabilization, Just Cause Eviction, and Anti-Harassment Ordinances
Confers with and renders assistance to department directors and division managers in establishing policies by developing and applying legal analysis and procedures; recommends changes in policies and procedures to meet legal requirements
Prepares matters for administrative hearings and represents the City in such hearings; handles litigation related to the City’s Tenant Protection laws, such as writs of mandate
Drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments; reviews such documents and offers opinions as to legality
Performs legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues for City departments and divisions, the City Council and various boards, commissions and committees
Attends meetings of boards, commissions and committees as may be required; renders legal advice as requested
Represents the City Attorney at various meetings, functions and proceedings when necessary
Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information
Represents the City in the community and at professional meetings as required
Conducts and oversees investigations into complaints of ordinance violations, including gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and coordinating with external agencies such as fair housing organizations
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
The equivalent of eight (8) years of experience in the practice of municipal law with emphasis on state and local housing laws and civil or administrative litigation experience or related experience
Membership in the State Bar of California
Regular and reliable attendance
Effective communication skills
Development of effective working relationships
Benefits
Retirement Contributions: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.
Unrepresented Attorneys Annual Leave Accrual Rates: Full time employees accrue annual leave at a rate of 6.24-11.78 hours per bi-weekly pay period based on years of service.
Administrative Leave: Unrepresented Attorneys are not compensated for overtime worked however at the start of each fiscal year, the department director may authorize administrative leave time of 60 hours.
Deferred Compensation: The City contributes 4.5% of employee base pay/salary to a 401 (a) deferred compensation plan. No match required.
Health and Dental: Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below: Level One – For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two. Level Two- For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $1,956.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.
Life Insurance: City employees receive Basic Life Coverage ($5,000) + AD&D ($10,000) + 1 x annual salary 100% paid by the City. Employees also have the option to purchase additional insurance.
Holidays: The City observes 12 holidays per year.
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
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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