City Attorney Salary in Villa Park, CA

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How much does a City Attorney make in Villa Park, CA? The average City Attorney salary in Villa Park, CA is $115,031 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $99,101 and $133,319. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a City Attorney?

A City Attorney can be an elected or appointed position in city and municipal government in the United States. The City Attorney is the attorney representing the city or municipality. In some small towns, the City Attorney is usually a lawyer in private practice and handles only governmental matters. In other towns or cities, he or she also prosecutes minor crimes. A City Attorney generally handles all legal matters for the city, from traffic tickets to civil lawsuits to acting as a general counsel, giving legal advice for city departments. Areas of focus may include: Civil claims against...

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Assistant/Deputy City Attorney - General Transactional/Water Focused

City of Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa , CA

This 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, under the general direction of the ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

City Attorney

The Hawkins Company - Inglewood , CA

The City Attorney, under the direction of the Mayor, reports to the City Council, is the legal counsel for the city and advises the City Council, boards, commissions, and City staff. The City ...

LinkedIn - 30 days ago

Deputy City Attorney, Code Enforcement Team - San Francisco

The San Mateo County Bar Association - San Francisco , CA

Deputy City Attorney, Code Enforcement Team - San Francisco The San Francisco City Attorney's Office is looking for a qualified and motivated attorney to join its Code Enforcement Team. The Team is a ...

JobLeads - 32 days ago

Criminal Defense Attorney

Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC - Phoenix , AZ

Past experience at a public defender's office, county/city attorney's office, or an Arizona ... criminal defense law firm. * Handling misdemeanor and felony cases; Matthew Lopez Law provides a ...

LinkedIn - 55 days ago

Commercial Litigation Attorney, Century City, CA

Liles Search Group LLC - Los Angeles , CA

Commercial Litigation Attorney Location : Los Angeles, CA - Century City Compensation : $200k- $275k - Can vary on experience, desired billable hours, and other factors I am a search firm ...

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Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

Ascendion - Culver City , CA

We are looking for an experienced Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney to join our top AmLaw firms in Culver City, CA. Title: Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney Location: Culver City, CA ...

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What does a City Attorney do?

Common responsibilities of a City Attorney

Demonstrated project management skills and abilities, including the ability to determine overall plans, outline tasks, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, get feedback, review and report results.

March 25, 2023

Requires an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience, that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform the essential functions of the position.

May 18, 2023

Reviews the legality and/or sufficiency of contracts, bonds, bids, leases, insurance, deeds, easements, and other documents that have legal, financial and/or policy implications.

November 04, 2022

Assist or take lead in drafting contracts, deeds, ordinances, resolutions, intergovernmental agreements, property transaction documents and legal memoranda to assure legal protection for the City in conformance with applicable local, state and federal laws.

February 25, 2023

Provide day-to-day legal advice to the City Manager, City department heads and staff including the community development, growth management, engineering and infrastructure, police, fire, finance, accessibility, communications, city recorder, code enforcement, municipal court, purchasing, public works, airport, affordable housing, and economic development departments.

March 12, 2023

Prepare drafts and/or review the legality of legislation, ordinances, resolutions, administrative policies, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments.

April 01, 2023

Maintains active liaison with City, County, District Attorney, courts and other agencies that interact with the Police Department.

April 29, 2023

Represents the City in lawsuits before Federal and State courts and in administrative hearings, including enforcement actions.

May 02, 2023

Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

May 07, 2023

Attend and participate in meetings for, and provide legal support and advice to, City commissions, committees and boards.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for City Attorney in Villa Park, CA

Average Base Salary

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99101

133319

115031

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

102293

142768

120425

What is the average salary for City Attorney in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Attorney in Villa Park, CA. The base salary for City Attorney ranges from $99,101 to $133,319 with the average base salary of $115,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,293 to $142,768 with the average total cash compensation of $120,425.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,031	$99,101 - $133,319
Bonus	$5,394	$3,192 - $9,449
Total Pay	$120,425	$102,293 - $142,768

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

City Attorney Salary Near Villa Park, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Villa Park, CA
CITY, STATE Fullerton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,132 - $134,705	COMPARE TO Villa Park, CA
CITY, STATE Anaheim, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,132 - $134,705	COMPARE TO Villa Park, CA
CITY, STATE Orange, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,908 - $134,404	COMPARE TO Villa Park, CA
CITY, STATE Garden Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,132 - $134,705	COMPARE TO Villa Park, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Ana, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,997 - $134,524	COMPARE TO Villa Park, CA
CITY, STATE Irvine, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,908 - $134,404	COMPARE TO Villa Park, CA

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About Villa Park, California

Villa Park is a city in Orange County, California, United States. It was incorporated in 1962. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 5,812, the lowest population for a city in Orange County. The city is largely zoned for single-family residences on lots that average about 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2), or 1/2 acre, in size. Within the city limits there is one small shopping center. City Hall, including a community room, and a branch of the Orange County Public Libraries system is adjacent to the city's only shopping center. Villa Park is located at 33°48′58″N 117°48′40″W / 33...

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