Deputy City Attorney - General

The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking an attorney with California municipal law and government experience, or transferable legal skills and a commitment to public service.

As an attorney in our Office, you will serve as trusted counsel to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and boards and commissions. You may be called upon to advise as the general counsel to departments regarding their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations in areas including public works, city-wide procurements, employment, land use planning, environmental services, public safety, utilities and housing. Responsibilities also include preparing opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. Two years of minimum experience in one or more of these areas of law is desirable but not required.

The successful candidate should possess a strong work ethic, analytical depth, superior interpersonal skills, good judgment, and can communicate clearly and effectively. Admission to the California State Bar is required for this position.

Salary Range DOE: Deputy City Attorney $112,030 - $188,410 / Senior Deputy City Attorney - $142,979 - $252,586

Please send a cover letter and resume including complete employment history via e-mail to [email protected]. Application review is ongoing, and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. EOE

COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: Per the Citys COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all new hires to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent an approved medical or religious exemption. Fully vaccinated means a person has received the following:

Two doses of the monovalent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; or

Two doses of the monovalent Moderna COVID-19 vaccine; or

Two doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine; or

One dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine; or

One dose of the bivalent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; or

One dose of the bivalent Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.