Assistant City Attorney - Litigator
City of Thousand Oaks City of Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, CA Thousand Oaks, CA Full-time Full-time $80.
01 - $120.
01 an hour $80.
01 - $120.
01 an hour The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to join our team! The Assistant City Attorney supports the City Attorney's Office in achieving long-term goals and outcomes through sound legal counsel and is responsible for protecting the legal interests and assets of the City with the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and dedication to serve the City of Thousand Oaks for the benefit of its citizens.
The Assistant City Attorney must be able to communicate with impact, possess excellent interpersonal effectiveness, cultivate productive working relationships, possess a strong client focus, provide expert legal counsel on a wide variety of complex legal matters, and be the primary attorney representing the City in civil and criminal litigation involving the City.
Primary responsibilities include:
Represent the City in civil and criminal litigation, including performing all phases of pretrial, trial and appellate work; develop strategy, prepare briefs, draft pleadings, motions and arguments, and conduct discovery and depositions in preparation for presentation of the City's case; file motions and briefs; represent the City in court Conduct research, provide opinions and advice, investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex legal matters on a wide variety of issues; draft legal documents Assist in planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of the City Attorney's Office; develop, implement and monitor long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the City's mission and City Council priorities Attend meetings of and provide advice to the City Council, Planning Commission and other official boards and commissions as requested by the City Attorney; represent the City in administrative hearings and negotiations Monitor and prepare comments on proposed federal and state legislation and regulations; recommend changes in City policies and practices to comply with legal requirements.
Conduct legal review of all claims filed against the City; make determinations regarding assignment of cases to outside counsel.
Provide staff assistance to the City Attorney; complete special projects as assigned Maintain effective relationships with a variety of community organizations, groups and individual to promote positive public relations; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations Assist in training, motivating, and evaluating less experienced attorneys The ideal candidate should possess:
Significant experience in municipal litigation and law, including trial experience Significant experience in municipal personnel matters, including investigations, personnel trainings, and federal and state employment lawsCreativity and resourcefulness in the development and implementation of legal strategy Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills Demonstrated experience providing expert assistance and counsel Knowledge of advanced legal principles, practices, and activities of a City Attorney's Office and methods and techniques of legal research A big picture perspective, and an awareness and appreciation of the political, socio-economic and cultural diversity of the community Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate degree and current membership in the State Bar of California A valid Class C California driver's license Core Competencies:
Effective Communicator Strategic Thinker Results Oriented Problem Solver and Decision Maker Planner and Organizer Technically Knowledgeable Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80.
01 - $120.
01 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
01 - $120.
01 an hour $80.
01 - $120.
01 an hour The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to join our team! The Assistant City Attorney supports the City Attorney's Office in achieving long-term goals and outcomes through sound legal counsel and is responsible for protecting the legal interests and assets of the City with the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and dedication to serve the City of Thousand Oaks for the benefit of its citizens.
The Assistant City Attorney must be able to communicate with impact, possess excellent interpersonal effectiveness, cultivate productive working relationships, possess a strong client focus, provide expert legal counsel on a wide variety of complex legal matters, and be the primary attorney representing the City in civil and criminal litigation involving the City.
Primary responsibilities include:
Represent the City in civil and criminal litigation, including performing all phases of pretrial, trial and appellate work; develop strategy, prepare briefs, draft pleadings, motions and arguments, and conduct discovery and depositions in preparation for presentation of the City's case; file motions and briefs; represent the City in court Conduct research, provide opinions and advice, investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex legal matters on a wide variety of issues; draft legal documents Assist in planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of the City Attorney's Office; develop, implement and monitor long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the City's mission and City Council priorities Attend meetings of and provide advice to the City Council, Planning Commission and other official boards and commissions as requested by the City Attorney; represent the City in administrative hearings and negotiations Monitor and prepare comments on proposed federal and state legislation and regulations; recommend changes in City policies and practices to comply with legal requirements.
Conduct legal review of all claims filed against the City; make determinations regarding assignment of cases to outside counsel.
Provide staff assistance to the City Attorney; complete special projects as assigned Maintain effective relationships with a variety of community organizations, groups and individual to promote positive public relations; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations Assist in training, motivating, and evaluating less experienced attorneys The ideal candidate should possess:
Significant experience in municipal litigation and law, including trial experience Significant experience in municipal personnel matters, including investigations, personnel trainings, and federal and state employment lawsCreativity and resourcefulness in the development and implementation of legal strategy Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills Demonstrated experience providing expert assistance and counsel Knowledge of advanced legal principles, practices, and activities of a City Attorney's Office and methods and techniques of legal research A big picture perspective, and an awareness and appreciation of the political, socio-economic and cultural diversity of the community Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate degree and current membership in the State Bar of California A valid Class C California driver's license Core Competencies:
Effective Communicator Strategic Thinker Results Oriented Problem Solver and Decision Maker Planner and Organizer Technically Knowledgeable Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80.
01 - $120.
01 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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