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Litigation - General/Commercial Attorney / Municipal Law Attorney in Alameda, CA

City Of Alameda Sep 04,2020 Location USA Alameda CA
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Government

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

Municipal Law

Min 10 yrs required

Profile

Chief Assistant City Attorney Duties: Drafting, defending and enforcing the City’s Fair Housing, Tenant Protection and Rent Control Ordinances; Establishing a first-in-Northern California City Prosecution unit to enforce state and local laws; Handling complex civil litigation, including successfully resolving a decade long and multi-million dollar dispute involving Prop 26/218 issues and taking claims to advance the production of much needed housing in the City; Regularly advise City decision makers on land use matters, and successfully defend land use decisions, including a recent trial court victory in a CEQA case which enhances the provision of housing and services for the homeless within the City; Handle complicated real property transactions to advance redevelopment of the former Naval Air Station Alameda toward civilian uses; Advise the City’s Public Utility Board and Alameda Municipal Power’s staff to ensure reliable and environmentally sustainable utility service to the City. Assist the City Attorney in the oversight of the Office, will have primary responsibility to act for the City Attorney in the City Attorney’s absence, and will provide professional legal services to the City. Depending on qualification and interest of the successful candidate, may engage in sophisticated policy and transactional matters, provide direction and counsel regarding sensitive labor and employment issues, and represent the City in complex litigation. Expected to have diverse responsibilities under the supervision of the City Attorney. Litigating civil or criminal cases through jury or court trials and handle appeals through the State and/or Federal appellate process; Assist in the management of the Office and direct supervision of some or all attorneys within the Office; Work closely with the City Council, Mayor, City Manager and department heads on a wide range of municipal matters; Represent the City Attorney in regular and special meetings of the City Council, and in meetings of City Boards and Commissions; Provide legal counsel and representation in complex or sensitive labor, personnel and employee relations matters, including personnel administration and disciplinary actions; Provide legal support for the development and implementation of policies, programs and initiatives to advance the priorities of the City Council; Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents and instruments; Provide legal training to City employees, City Council, and City Board and Commission members; Represent the City in the community and at professional meetings and supervise outside counsel as required.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Active membership in the State Bar of California and ability to gain admission to practice in Federal courts are required. 10+ years of legal experience and possession of a JD Degree from an accredited law school or the equivalent. An experienced attorney with management or supervisorial experience. Will have a strong track record addressing a broad spectrum of legal and business matters, able to provide effective and practical guidance and to facilitate positive legal solutions. Experience in areas of litigation (especially jury trial and/or appellate experiences), land use, CEQA, labor and employment, complex public contracting, and/or municipal finance is desirable. Will be a talented litigator and legal advisor with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills who thrives in an active and innovative environment; possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to explain complicated issues in a straightforward and understandable fashion; demonstrates a track of quickly establishing credibility and building highly effective relationships with staff, elected officials, and the public; is a collaborative and creative problem-solver, has unquestionable integrity and ethics, and is well prepared to participate in the management of a high-functioning office. Depending upon other qualifications, Municipal Law experience is not specifically required.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 19, 2020.
Deadline: 5:00PM on September 30, 2020

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