Deputy City Attorney I/Deputy City Attorney II/Assistant City Attorney

The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!

With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values work-life integration with every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, flexible work schedules, casual dress days, competitive pay, generous benefits and a substantial retirement package.

Contribute to our vibrant community and join the City of Vacaville!

• drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal materials, ensuring compliance with relevant laws;
• conducting in-depth research and crafting well-informed legal opinions to provide comprehensive guidance on various matters;
• offering advice and handling legal aspects associated with diverse City functions, such as land use, building regulations, housing, parks and recreation, public works, utilities, human resources, labor, police, fire, and finance;
• analyzing and providing counsel on key legal frameworks impacting the City, including the Brown Act, conflicts of interest, the Public Records Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act;
• taking proactive measures to pursue claims on behalf of the City and enforcing the Vacaville Municipal Code;
• regularly participating in meetings of the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, and other subordinate bodies, with occasional attendance at City Council meetings;
• exercising supervisory roles by overseeing the work of other attorneys, support staff, and interns as deemed appropriate; and
• serving as a dedicated representative of the City Attorney, undertaking assigned responsibilities with diligence and professionalism.

• Possess a broad and up-to-date range of knowledge and experience in municipal law.
• Display energy, ethics, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities, demonstrating a commitment to the highest professional standards.
• Recognize and value customer service as a fundamental aspect of the City's priorities.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in working collaboratively and respectfully with City officials and staff, fostering a cooperative working environment.
• Capable of working seamlessly in an open and team-oriented environment.
• Exhibit decisiveness and confidence in providing sound legal advice and ensuring timely resolution of legal matters.
• Excel in communication, including speaking, writing, and listening, with the ability to make complex legal concepts understandable to a diverse audience.
• Demonstrate a good sense of humor, contributing to a positive and enjoyable work environment.
• Be highly organized and adept at setting priorities, ensuring efficiency in handling multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a history of successfully representing clients in legal and/or administrative proceedings.
• Be a self-motivator comfortable working independently.