Deputy City Attorney I-Ii (Harbor Division)

DESCRIPTION

The Long Beach City Attorney seeks to employ a full-time staff attorney with strong transactional skills with an emphasis on real estate matters to work in the Harbor Division under the direction of the City Attorney. A minimum of three years experience in public or private law work is required. Useful background beyond real estate expertise would include some combination of experience in energy and utility law municipal and public law contracts permits labor state and federal grants construction and / or rail law recognizing that the attorney might have considerable depth in one area and no experience in another area.

SPECIAL NOTE :

This is an at-will position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the City Attorney and can be terminated at any time.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provide legal research advice and draft a broad range of municipal and commercial contracts such as professional services agreements equipment / materials sales and services agreements leases permits purchase and sale documents and grant documents.
• Provide the Harbor Department / Port of Long Beach with legal advice and opinions regarding State and Federal law.
• Provide advice regarding contract construction rail and environmental disputes.
• Work with public finance counsel on bond and finance transactions.
• Draft a variety of municipal ordinances and resolutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE :

BENEFITS :

The City offers an attractive benefits package that includes the following :

Retirement - City offers CalPERS with a benefit of 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2% at 62 for new members as defined by PEPRA subject to the limitations set by PERS. Employee pays the employee portion. The City also participates in Social Security.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This open position will be posted until filled. To be considered applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes an online application supplemental questionnaire proof of degree(s) and a cover letter and resume in PDF format. The application cover letter and resume should highlight all areas in which applicants have developed expertise matching their professional experience as it relates to the position. Incomplete application packets that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments management staff and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting information is available in an alternative format by request at . If special accommodation is desired please contact the Office of the City Attorney two (2) business days prior to the interview(s) at .

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Key Skills

Clerical,Diploma,Foreclosure Paralegal,Flight Operations,Construction Equipment

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 118793 - 184275