Deputy City Attorney II or III Litigation (Continuous)

Deputy City Attorney II: $112,249.68 to $137,832.60 annually; or
Deputy City Attorney III: $123,760.20 to $151,959.84 annually; 

The Office of the City Attorney seeks a well-qualified individual for a Deputy City Attorney II or III position in the Litigation Division of the Office. Significant litigation experience including writ and appellate experience is desirable for the position of Deputy City Attorney II or III with placement depending on experience.
 
The City Attorney may assign the selected attorney to new, additional or different duties or practice areas in either the Litigation or Advisory Division, including but not limited to administrative proceedings and/or transactional work.
 
The City Attorney's Office represents the City in legal matters pertaining to the City of Oakland. These matters include, but are not limited to, providing advice to clients, handling all manner of writ proceedings and handling litigation and appellate matters. This position is represented by IFPTE Local 21. Incumbents may receive general supervision from a Deputy City Attorney V, Special Counsel, Chief Assistant City Attorney or the City Attorney.

Duties my include but are not limited to:

• Performing legal research, interpreting and applying laws and court decisions
• Handling matters pertaining to writs
• Appearing in court to present, argue and try cases
• Representing the City and its officers and employees in their official capacities in hearings, jury and court trials
• Preparing pleadings and other papers in connection with trials, hearings, discovery and other legal proceedings
• Reviewing and evaluating case files and making decisions regarding proper disposition
• Studying, interpreting and applying laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs
• Performing relevant legal research
• Overseeing outside counsel
• Skillfully and professionally presenting legal advice to attorneys and lay people and defending legal analysis.
• Inspiring confidence and respect for legal advice
• Interacting with other in-house attorneys as part of a team and occasionally as team leader to provide the best product for clients of the City Attorney's Office
• Providing legal advice to City departments

Any combination of experience and education that likely would provide the required knowledge and abilities will qualify an applicant for the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
Experience:

• DCA II – Two years of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney I in the City of Oakland.
• DCA III – Two years of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney II in the City of Oakland.

• School of Law graduate

• A member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• Incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours or work, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Selected individuals will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License during City employment or demonstrate the ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner.

• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese and/or Mandarin.
• Working  knowledge  of  municipal,  state  and  federal  laws,  ordinances  and  codes  affecting City government.
• Working knowledge of local court rules and procedures.

• Interpret and apply various government codes and ordinances.
• Conduct research on legal problems; prepare sound legal opinions.
• Analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents.
• Present cases in court and administrative proceedings.
• Handle stressful or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with City officials, representatives of outside agencies and the public.
• Complete varied assignments within a narrow time frame.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Inspire confidence and respect for legal advice.
• Skillfully  and  professionally  present  legal  advice  to  clients  including  the  elected  and  high-level appointed officials.
• Interact with other in-house attorneys as part of a team, and occasionally as team leader, to provide the best product to clients of the City Attorney's Office.

• Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) retirement.
• Dental plan and orthodontics for employee and dependents.
• Vision plan for employee and dependents.
• Health plan fully or partially-paid, depending on your plan choice.
• Life insurance.
• Management leave, vacation leave, sick leave and holidays.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Professional Development Allowance.