Deputy City Attorney III General and Complex Litigation Division Defense
Deputy City Attorney III General and Complex Litigation Division Defense
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23-04-2025
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$ 164730 - 202265
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
23-04-2025
Job Description
The Position
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.
Salary Range: Deputy City Attorney III : $164730.72 $202265.88 annually
Benefits:Health dental vision pension telecommuting opportunities professional development allowance and other competitive benefits.THEPOSITIONThe Office of the City Attorney seeks a wellqualified individual for a Deputy City Attorney III position in the General and Complex Litigation Division of the Office of the City Attorney. The majority of lawsuits filed against the City involve tort cases and this position will handle a significant number of such cases as well as other cases including but not limited to breach of contract inverse condemnation and civil rights.ABOUT THE OFFICEThe City Attorneys Office provides advice and counsel to the Mayor City Council and all City departments boards and commissions in a wide variety of areas spanning the range of municipal law including but not limited to land use real estate personnel elections conflicts of interest municipal finance retirement housing public contracting and economic development. The City Attorneys Office also advocates for the Citys interests in claims and lawsuits litigated in state or federal court including highvalue personal injury cases complex civil rights actions breach of contract personnel disputes eminent domain actions inverse condemnation and alleged Constitutional violations.
The Office has approximately 82 employees and three legal divisions: Advisory General and Complex Litigation and Affirmative Litigation Enforcement and Innovation. The Advisory Division includes the Land Use & Planning Real Estate General Government & Finance Labor & Employment and Code Enforcement units. The General and Complex Litigation Division includes defensive litigators and the Law & Motion/Writs & Appeals unit. The Affirmative Litigation Enforcement and Innovation Division includes the Community Lawyering and Civil Rights Neighborhood Law Corps and Housing Justice Initiative units. The work is high profile dynamic collaborative and complex. The work is also of vital importance to the Citys realization of its progressive and cuttingedge policies and programs and to the Citys delivery of services to Oaklands residents and businesses.JOB DUTIESDuties may include but are not limited to:
Performing legal research interpreting and applying laws.
Handling matters pertaining to writs.
Appearing in court to present argue and try cases.
Preparing pleadings and other papers in connection with trials hearings discovery and other legal proceedings.
Reviewing and evaluating case files and make decisions regarding proper disposition.
Studying interpreting and applying laws court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases opinions and briefs.
Overseeing outside counsel.
Skillfully and professionally presenting legal advice to attorneys and lay people and defend legal analyses.
Inspiring confidence and respect for legal advice.
Interacting with other inhouse attorneys as part of a team and occasionally as team leader to provide the best product for clients of the City Attorneys Office.
Making presentations to the City Council in open or closed session.MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS FORAPPLICATION
Any combination of experience and education that likely would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
For DCA III position: Two years of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney II in the City of Oakland.
The ideal candidate will have experience independently litigating cases from initial filing to disposition in state and federal court taking and defending depositions and drafting and arguing a wide range of motions.
Candidates must have excellent verbal communication skills as well as writing and oral presentation skills.
Education:
Law school graduate.
License or Certificate:
A member in good standing of the California State Bar
Selected individuals will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License during City employment or demonstrate the ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner. assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours or work public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations.
Additional Desirable Skills:
Working knowledge of municipal state and federal laws ordinances and codes affecting City governance.
Working knowledge of local court rules and procedures.
Language skills especially in Spanish Cantonese and/or Mandarin.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply various government codes and ordinances.
Conduct research on legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions.
Analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents.
Present cases in court and administrative proceedings.
Handle stressful and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy including across lines of difference and throughout the spectrum of diversity.
Provide professional leadership guidance and technical expertise to assigned staff.
Work independently or as part of a team.
Bring compassion creativity and clarity to challenging legal issues related to poverty and racial justice.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with City officials representatives of outside agencies and the public and in litigation.
Complete varied assignments within a narrow time frame.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients and other contacts in the course of work.
Possess working knowledge of legal research methods.
Inspire confidence and respect for legal advice.
Skillfully and professionally present legal advice to clients including the elected and highlevel appointed officials.HOW TO APPLYThis is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice at any time. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online please contact NeoGovs Live Applicant Support atbetween 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours atfor information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.Candidates selected to proceed in the hiring process will be asked to submit additional
information (e.g. a writing sample references answers to supplemental questions and a formal City of Oakland employment application). If you have questions about the position email.
The City of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity / ADA employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
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