ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY or SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

Definition

The City of Burbank has an opening for an Assistant or Senior Assistant City Attorney. Admission to the State Bar of California and three (3) to five (5) years prior litigation experience is required. Position primarily involves civil litigation with an emphasis on housing enforcement actions; however, a broad range of municipal law related duties may also be included. Open until filled, however, priority will be given to applications received by 5 : 00 p.m. on July 19, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of City application and supplemental questionnaire.

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment :

Week of 08 / 12 / 24 - Blind supplemental scoring

Week of 08 / 26 / 24 - Oral interview

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Assistant City Attorney Salary Range $11,923.15 - $15,678.95 monthly(Salary based on qualifications) Senior Assistant City Attorney Salary Range $13,823.92 - $18,178.46 monthly(Salary based on qualifications)

Under direction of the City Attorney, to perform the more difficult, complex, and responsible legal work without detailed supervision; to supervise professional staff; to act for the City Attorney when absent; and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions

Assistant City Attorney : Performs legal research and prepares legal opinions on all phases of municipal government; gives legal advice to City officials and department managers; drafts ordinances, resolutions, petitions, pleadings, briefs, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal instruments; represents the City and City officials in litigation, including the preparation of summonses, petitions, complaints, answers, interviewing witnesses, research, preparing briefs, negotiating settlement, appearing in court and before State Boards or Commissions, and handling appeals; passes on validity of claims against the City and makes recommendations for allowances or disallowance's thereof; handles correspondence and holds interviews, telephone conversations, conferences and negotiations in performing legal duties; may attend meetings of the Council, boards, commissions, and committees, when required; drafts proposed charter amendments; advises and assists in preparing for elections; prepares petitions for sewer and street improvements and forms for easements, bonds, complaints, notices, and assessment proceedings; when assigned to serve as a City prosecutor, prepares for trial and tries criminal cases in the Municipal Court and inferior courts and, when so assigned, shall have the rights, powers, duties and immunities of a City prosecutor.

Senior Assistant City Attorney : Supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; manages caseloads and assures proper distribution of work among professional staff; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; performs legal research and prepares the more complex legal opinions for the governing body, boards, commissions, and departments; gives legal advice to City officials and department managers; drafts a variety of legal instruments; represents the City and City officials in litigation from initial preparation through the appeals process; investigates the more serious claims and complaints by or against the City; recommends action and takes such action as is necessary; handles correspondence and holds interview, telephone conversations, conferences and negotiations in performing legal duties; attends meetings of the Council, boards, commissions, and committees, when required; drafts proposed charter amendments; advises and assists in preparing for elections; prepares petitions for sewer and street improvements and forms for easements, bonds, complaints, notices and assessment proceedings; may be required to assist in handling criminal matters, and when so assigned, shall have the same rights, powers, duties and immunities of a City prosecutor; drives on City business.

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant City Attorney :

Employment Standards : Knowledge of civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances of established precedents, and of sources of legal reference; legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedure; trial procedure and rules of evidence; research. Ability to analyze and apply legal principles; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically; prepare proper legal instruments; earn the confidence and cooperation of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials, fellow employees, and the public.

Education / Training : Any combination of education and / or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to two years of full time experience in the practice of law and membership in the State Bar of California.

License & Certificates : Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent at time of appointment.

Senior Assistant City Attorney :

Employment Standards :

Knowledge of civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances of established precedents, and of sources of legal reference; legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedure; trial procedure and rules of evidence; research; principles of sound supervision.

Ability to analyze and apply legal principles; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically; prepare proper legal instruments; plan and direct the work of others; win the confidence and cooperation of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials, fellow employees, and the public.

Education / Training : Any combination of education and / or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to five years of experience as a practicing attorney and membership in the State Bar of California.

License & Certificates : A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

Supplemental Information

None.