City of Chula Vista · 1 month ago
Deputy City Attorney II/III (Land Use Option)
Chula Vista, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$158K/yr - $192K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Chula Vista is seeking a Deputy City Attorney II/III with experience in land use and housing matters. This role involves providing legal advice to various City departments and performing legal research while ensuring compliance with municipal law.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Advise the Development Services Department on land use matters
Advising staff in various municipal departments
Performing legal research on all aspects of local government
Interpreting and applying laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities
Preparing ordinances, resolutions, deeds, permits, contracts, leases, memoranda, and other legal documents
Representing the City in administrative appeal hearings
Performing risk management analysis/tasks
Staffing City Council meetings and other board or commission meetings
Appearing and presenting on behalf of the City at community forums
Designing and implementing training programs for City employees
Assisting City staff and management in the coordination and negotiation of a variety of transactional matters related to local government services and projects
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Deputy City Attorney II: A minimum of three years of responsible experience as a practicing attorney, either in a governmental agency or in private practice involving representation of governmental agencies pertaining to public law advisory matters
Deputy City Attorney III: A minimum of seven years of responsible experience as a practicing attorney, either in a governmental agency or in a private practice involving representation of governmental agencies pertaining to public law advisory matters
A qualified candidate must also be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California
Knowledge of: legal principles, legal research, legal advocacy, and basic civil litigation techniques; State and Federal statutory and case law applicable to public entities in California; rules and procedures for California and Federal courts; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office methods, procedures, computer equipment, and computer software applicable to legal assignments such as legal research platforms, word processing, virtual meeting software, and email
Ability to: read, understand, interpret and communicate legal issues to both attorneys and lay people; thoroughly analyze and research legal issues and take all facts and findings into consideration; apply legal principles to practical situations in the context of business, economic, social and political considerations; administrative proceedings, and in community settings; interpret and apply cases, statutes, regulations, and legal principles to government policies and practices; effectively apply, in a transactional and advisory context; negotiate and draft complex agreements, regulatory schemes, or public policy statements; consistently provide clear and sound legal advice to City departments; communicate effectively in writing, when preparing opinions, memoranda, briefs, reports, correspondence, or other written communications; communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in stressful situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy; work multiple matters simultaneously and be service-oriented; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and operate standard office equipment
Preferred
Experience in either a governmental agency or in private practice that involves representation of a governmental agency is preferred
Company
City of Chula Vista
The City of Chula Vista is located at the center of one of the richest cultural, economic and environmentally diverse zones in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dennis Gakunga
Chief Sustainability Officer
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