What are the responsibilities and job description for the CITY ATTORNEY position at City of Stockton?
AT-WILL OPPORTUNITY
MONTHLY SALARY:
$20,992.70 (Includes 2% COLA effective 7-1-2022)
MONTHLY SALARY:
$20,992.70 (Includes 2% COLA effective 7-1-2022)
ANNUAL SALARY:
$251,912.40 (Includes 2% COLA effective 7-1-2022)
$251,912.40 (Includes 2% COLA effective 7-1-2022)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: TBD
TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: TBD
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The City of Stockton is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy for an the City Attorney. Under policy direction of the City Council, acts as the Chief Legal Officer of the City with responsibility for all aspects of the City’s legal work, whether performed by professional in-house staff or outside counsel; acts as the legal representative in City matters for all elected and appointed officials and City departments; performs related work as assigned by the City Council.
The ideal candidate will be of the highest integrity and genuinely committed to developing a strong customer service ethic, responsive to organizational needs, and open and honest in all internal and external relationships. The desired candidate will be known for the use of innovative, forward-thinking, and creative methods in planning for workforce development. Candidates must be capable of managing extraordinarily complex issues in the context of an overall management team and be action-oriented and passionate about change and innovation. Candidates for this position should be exceptional leaders, capable of planning and directing the services of the City Attorney's Office and coordinating efforts with other divisions and City departments within a sophisticated, fast-paced environment.
This is a Confidential At-Will (Unclassified/Unrepresented) position. In accordance with the Charter of the City of Stockton, Article XIII Section 1302, the City Council shall appoint the City Attorney.
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
This single position class manages all City legal activities, including civil and criminal litigation, whether performed by in-house staff or outside counsel. Responsibilities include personally handling sensitive and complex legal matters and rendering advice and opinions to the City Council, City boards and commissions, and City departments.
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Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree.
The City Attorney shall be an attorney-at-law, duly licensed to practice in all the courts of California and prior to appointment must have engaged in the practice of law in the State of California for at least five (5) years with at least three (3) years of experience in a local government setting.
Other Requirements:
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
- Must be a current licensed member, active and in good standing in the California State Bar.
The Interview Process:
Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be considered for this exciting career opportunity. You are required to complete the following: on-line application, completed supplemental questionnaire, a cover letter, a resume and six references. All information will be reviewed and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the hiring department.
ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON-LINE PLEASE DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME".
Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be considered for this exciting career opportunity. You are required to complete the following: on-line application, completed supplemental questionnaire, a cover letter, a resume and six references. All information will be reviewed and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the hiring department.
ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON-LINE PLEASE DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME".
NOTES:
- After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via e-mail only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct e-mail address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
- NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
This position is Exempt from FLSA (Fair Labor and Standards Act), does not qualify for overtime compensation, and is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. For more information, visit www.fppc.ca.gov.
The City requires employees in this position to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times The City Attorney will be required to maintain a primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety and welfare needs of the City.
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