Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Attorney in Merced, CA

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Merced, CA

Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Attorney in Merced, CA

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The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Deputy City Attorney. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $97, - $118, annually. The Deputy City Attorney will work under the supervision of the City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Attorney, or designee and will be responsible for performing professional legal work and research, representing the City and City Attorney's Office on legal assignments, and developing special expertise in specific areas of municipal law. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of criminal, Constitutional, civil, and administrative law, as well as California codes and statutes applicable to criminal and civil law. They should also possess excellent communication skills and be able to effectively represent the City and City Attorney's Office with the public, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is located in central California and is home to approximately 84,000 residents. It is a growing and diverse community with a strong sense of community pride and a commitment to providing excellent services to its residents. The City offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

The Deputy City Attorney position is an entry and training position in the professional Deputy City Attorney class series. The salary range for this position is $97, - $118, annually, with the potential for advancement to the Senior Deputy City Attorney level. The ideal candidate will have a graduation degree from a college or law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the California State Bar Association with an advanced degree in law. Some legal experience is desirable, and active membership in the California State Bar is required.

The Deputy City Attorney will be responsible for performing professional legal work and research, representing the City and City Attorney's Office on legal assignments, and developing special expertise in specific areas of municipal law. They will also be expected to increasingly perform more complex work with less guidance and devote significant non-work hours to learning the essentials of municipal law.

The Deputy City Attorney will work in an office and/or courtroom environment, with occasional work outside as required by research. They will also have frequent contact with other staff and the public. The physical demands of this job include the ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong understanding of criminal, Constitutional, civil, and administrative law, as well as California codes and statutes applicable to criminal and civil law. They should also possess excellent communication skills and be able to effectively represent the City and City Attorney's Office with the public, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of municipal law and a commitment to providing excellent legal services to a growing and diverse community, then we encourage you to apply for the position of Deputy City Attorney with the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..