Deputy City Attorney Iii Or Deputy City Attorney Iv -land Use

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Deputy City Attorney Iii Or Deputy City Attorney Iv -land Use
The candidate may assign the selected attorney to new, additional or different duties or practice areas in either litigation or transactional work. Will have substantial California land use experience, either developed in-house (city, county, other governmental organization, or for a private company) or in a law firm with strong municipal land use expertise. The candidate should have knowledge and significant experience, including the ability quickly and effectively to perform at an advanced level, in CEQA/NEPA, the California Planning and Zoning Law and the Subdivision Map Act. A strong working knowledge of municipal law basics, such as the Brown Act, the Political Reform Act and the Public Records Act is desired. Expertise in handling land use writs in both trial and appellate courts and suits seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as considerable Planning Commission experience also are desirable. Perform legal research, interpret and apply laws and court decisions;prepares opinions for departments, programs and activities. Prepares and reviews legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents; revise of such documents as necessary to meet legal standards. Investigate claims and complaints by or against the firm; recommends action to be taken; prepares cases for hearing; represent the firm in such hearings. Acts in an advisory capacity at meetings of Council, boards and commissions; advises departments on legal matters. Prepare briefs for appellant courts and administrative boards. Prepares forms of court pleadings and ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, options and permits. Represents the firm in litigation brought by or against the City; prepare cases for trial, hearings and arbitration. Meets and negotiates with outside parties in matters arising out of claims, property transactions and other business. Draft and review legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents; revise such documents as necessary to meet high legal standards. May serve as the Attorney or the Assistant Attorney in their absence.

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