Senior Assistant / Assistant / Deputy City Attorney

DescriptionSenior Assistant / Assistant / Deputy City AttorneyFull Time, At Will Employment OpportunityThe City of Sunnyvale has one vacancy which may be filled at either the Senior Assistant, Assistant, or Deputy City Attorney level.For All Attorney Classifications, The City Of SunnyvaleContributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;Contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan;Provides fully employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.Annual salaries listed below include 3.5% premium pay.Senior Assistant City Attorney: $204,603 - $255,754Assistant City Attorney: $178,595 - $223,244Deputy City Attorney: $144,965 - $181,205About The PositionThe Sunnyvale City Attorney's Office seeks a qualified attorney to fill one vacancy. The position will provide complex professional legal services supporting City departments, boards and commissions, and City Council, and may represent the City in administrative and judicial actions. Significant experience in the practice of general municipal law, including working knowledge in at least one or more of the following areas, is required: environmental regulation and compliance (including CEQA), stormwater regulation, Clean Water Act, election law, Brown Act, the Public Records Act, Conflict of Interest law, public contracting, real estate transactions, land use, housing, public sector labor and employment, law enforcement, code enforcement, and/or municipal litigation. Experience staffing public meetings and/or willingness to do so is a plus.The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and highly collaborative, with excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to take on complex legal matters, develop an accessible and approachable relationship with city staff, and find creative approaches to solve problems collaboratively.About The OfficeThe Sunnyvale City Attorney's Office consists of five attorneys, including the City Attorney, and two support staff. The vacancy being filled is due to the appointment of a long-serving attorney in the office to City Attorney in May 2024. Attorneys have a high level of independence and autonomy in their work appropriate to their skill and experience levels. The office operates as a team and attorneys and staff enjoy engaging together on legal projects and process improvements. Client assignments depend on experience, interests, and identified areas for cross-training and skill development.Remote work on a hybrid schedule (up to 3 days per week remote) is permitted. The City Attorney's Office enjoys a spacious office suite on the top floor of a new energy-efficient, LEED platinum certified City Hall building that opened in Spring 2023. There is ample onsite parking, an onsite fitness center, and City Hall is within walking distance to the Sunnyvale CalTrain station.Essential Job FunctionsMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Acts as liaison with the District Attorney and County Counsel on matters of joint interest and with outside counsel on civil matters.Handles (Deputy may handle) criminal discovery motions including motions for discovery of Public Safety personnel records.Studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal sources in advising officers and employees of the City in legal matters.Represents the City in the community and at professional meetings as required.Answers inquiries from City departments and other agencies pertaining to City operations.Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information.Prosecutes misdemeanor and infraction violations of City ordinances and criminal appeals.Performs legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues; provides professional legal advice to City departments, boards, commissions, and the City Council.Prepares cases and represents the City in administrative hearings.Prepares and drafts ordinances, resolutions, permits, administrative procedures and policies, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents and instruments; reviews such documents and offers opinions as to legal acceptability when presented to the City for consideration.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school; ANDDeputy City Attorney:

Minimum of 2 years of legal experience required serving cities or other public entities.Assistant City Attorney:

Minimum of 5 years of legal experience required, with at least 2 years serving cities or other public entities preferred, either in-house as a Deputy or Assistant or equivalent or at a private firm that serves public entities.Senior Assistant City Attorney:

Minimum of 8 years of legal experience required, with at least 4 years serving cities or other public entities preferred, either in-house as a Deputy or Assistant or equivalent or at a private firm that serves public entities.Licenses/CertificatesPossession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.Membership in the State Bar of California.Admission to the Federal District Court Bar (Senior Assistant City Attorney) or the ability to gain admission to the Federal District Court Bar (Assistant and Deputy City Attorney).Application and Selection ProcessIf you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources no later than

5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2025 . Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on City Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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