Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Chula Vista, CA

Government

Chula Vista, CA

Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Chula Vista, CA

Attorney

3-7 yrs required

No

Job Title
Deputy City Attorney II/III (Land Use Option)

Job Responsibilities
The Deputy City Attorney II/III will be a part of the Advisory Division of the City Attorney's Office and will primarily serve as a legal advisor to specific City departments, officials, and employees. The position will focus mainly on advising the Development Services Department, which includes Building, Planning, and Land Development Engineering divisions, on CEQA and land use matters, as well as the Housing and Homeless Services Department on housing matters. Key responsibilities include:

- Advising staff in various municipal departments on legal matters.
- Performing legal research on all aspects of local government.
- Interpreting and applying laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
- Preparing ordinances, resolutions, deeds, permits, contracts, leases, memoranda, and other legal documents.
- Representing the City in administrative appeal hearings.
- Performing risk management analysis and tasks.
- Staffing City Council meetings and other board or commission meetings.
- Appearing and presenting on behalf of the City at community forums.
- Designing and implementing training programs for City employees.
- Assisting City staff and management in the coordination and negotiation of a variety of transactional matters related to local government services and projects.

The City reserves the right to modify the job duties.

Education and Experience Information
A qualified candidate for the Deputy City Attorney II/III position must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California. The required experience varies based on the level of the position:

Deputy City Attorney II:
- A minimum of three years of responsible experience as a practicing attorney, either in a governmental agency or in private practice involving representation of governmental agencies pertaining to public law advisory matters.

Deputy City Attorney III:
- A minimum of seven years of responsible experience as a practicing attorney, either in a governmental agency or in private practice involving representation of governmental agencies pertaining to public law advisory matters.

Salary Information
Annual Salary Range:
- Deputy City Attorney II: $145, - $183,
- Deputy City Attorney III: $169, - $206,

The salary range will increase to $178, - $216, effective July 11, 2025.

This is a full-time, indefinite position with a yearly salary. It is an unclassified at-will position, and final candidates must pass a thorough criminal background investigation and pre-employment physical prior to starting employment. This announcement does not constitute an expressed or implied employment contract.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of municipal law, constitutional law, civil liability, administrative law and procedures, and public entity laws/issues. The candidate should be able to independently perform legal research using computer research and other legal sources and work collaboratively with City staff to identify and mitigate risks, including assisting in the development of best practices, policies, and training materials. The position requires an energetic problem-solver who works well in a collegial, team-oriented environment and can be available as needed to meet client demands. Experience in either a governmental agency or in private practice that involves representation of a governmental agency is preferred.