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City of Santa Rosa

Assistant City Attorney/Deputy City Attorney

City of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402


The City of Santa Rosa is seeking transactional attorneys to join our team.

Two positions are available!

Depending on qualifications, the selected candidates may join at either the first level (Deputy City Attorney) or a more experienced second level (Assistant City Attorney).Assistant/Deputy City Attorney – Transactional

This transactional attorney will support various client departments on diverse transactional matters including, but not limited to, public agency contract review and compliance. The selected skilled legal professional will bring a solutions-oriented approach to day-to-day operations in a robust and fast-paced environment. Based on workload and increasing legal demands across City functions, this legal professional will have plenty of opportunities to contribute to a healthy, forward-looking, and collegial team environment.

Assistant/Deputy City Attorney – General Transactional/Water Focused

This position is a unique opportunity for a general transactional attorney to function primarily as general counsel to the City’s charter-created Board of Public Utilities. This Council-appointed Board has general policy authority over the City’s water, wastewater, and stormwater operations. Generalist candidates for this position will have core experience in transactional legal matters for public agencies combined with experience or the desire to expand their skills in the area of water utilities. Truly this is an exciting career position to develop a specialty in municipal utilities and at the same time enjoy a collaborative and enriching environment offered by the City Attorney’s Office in the City of Santa Rosa.

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Candidates are required to submit a comprehensive résumé, a compelling cover letter, and short writing sample. The recruitment may close at any time. Please apply immediately!This recruitment is being conducted by Ralph Andersen & Associates. For more information about this exciting opportunity and to apply, please visit:Assistant/Deputy City Attorney - Transactional - Santa Rosa, CA - Ralph Andersen & Associatesand/orAssistant/Deputy City Attorney - General Transactional/Water Focused - Santa Rosa, CA - Ralph Andersen & Associates

Experience required for Assistant City Attorney:

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and experience would be possession of five (5) years or more of experience performing duties comparable to those of Deputy City Attorney for City of Santa Rosa or other comparable public agency or law firm.Experience required for Deputy City Attorney:

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and experience would be possession of two (2) years or more of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Santa Rosa or other comparable public agency or law firm.Education & License:

Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or the equivalent is required. Active membership in the State Bar of California and ability to gain admission to the Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.For more information and additional desired qualifications, please review the brochures at the links above.Assistant City Attorney Salary Range: $161,141 - $201,261Deputy City Attorney salary range: $128,363 - $160,393Placement within the range will be based upon qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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