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City of Vacaville ยท 2 days ago

Senior Assistant City Attorney

positionVacaville, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$220K/yr - $268K/yr

The City of Vacaville is seeking a dynamic, collaborative public attorney to join the City Attorney's Office as the Senior Assistant City Attorney. This executive management position serves as a legal advisor, tackles complex legal issues, and partners with departments to advance City priorities while mitigating legal risk.

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Hiring Manager
Alex Monje-Petty, PSHRA-CP
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Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the City Attorney
Tackle complex and high-profile legal issues
Partner closely with departments to advance City priorities while mitigating legal risk
Analyze multifaceted issues and present well-reasoned options to decision-makers
Deliver practical, solutions-focused recommendations
Supervise professional and administrative staff and mentor team members
Contribute to a high-performing organizational culture

Qualification

PublicMunicipal lawLegal acumenSupervising staffBrown Act knowledgePublic Records Act knowledgeConflict-of-interest laws knowledgeProfessional judgmentCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkCollaboration

Required

Dynamic, collaborative public attorney with a proactive, service-oriented approach to municipal practice
Experience as a trusted legal advisor
Ability to tackle complex and high-profile legal issues
Experience partnering closely with departments to advance City priorities while mitigating legal risk
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to confidently navigate complex legal concepts
Deliver clear, strategic guidance and leadership in a fast-paced environment
Strong public service values
High-level legal work experience
Strong legal acumen
Excellent communication skills
Sound professional judgment
Ability to analyze multifaceted issues
Ability to present well-reasoned options to decision-makers
Ability to deliver practical, solutions-focused recommendations
Value teamwork and collaboration
Ability to build strong relationships across the organization
Experience supervising professional and administrative staff
Experience mentoring team members
Ability to contribute to a high-performing organizational culture
Background in public or municipal law
Solid understanding of the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and conflict-of-interest laws

Benefits

Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
Healthcare double coverage opt-out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees
Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
Up to 104 hours per year of Administrative Leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment up to $2,200 per fiscal year
Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

Company

City of Vacaville

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City of Vacaville is a government administrative community that features the news and information related to the city.
dateFounded in 1892
location
Vacaville, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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