Client: City of Santa Rosa, California
Position: Assistant/Deputy City Attorney – Transactional
Closing Date: October 7, 2024
Additional Information:
The City of Santa Rosa, a full-service charter city located in scenic Sonoma County, is seeking to add two attorneys at either the first level (Deputy City Attorney) or a more experienced second level (Assistant City Attorney).
This legal professional will be a transactional attorney who, under the direction of the City Attorney, will support various client departments on diverse transactional matters including, but not limited to, public agency contract review and compliance. This skilled legal professional will bring a solutions-oriented approach to day-to-day operations in a robust and fast-paced environment.
Based on workload and increasing legal demands across City functions, this legal professional will have plenty of opportunities to contribute to a healthy, forward-looking, and collegial team environment.
Experience required for Assistant City Attorney: A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and experience would be possession of five (5) years or more of experience performing duties comparable to those of Deputy City Attorney for City of Santa Rosa or other comparable public agency or law firm.
Experience required for Deputy City Attorney: A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and experience would be possession of two (2) years or more of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Santa Rosa or other comparable public agency or law firm.
Education and License: Possession of a Juris Doctor degree and Active membership in the State Bar of California along with ability to gain admission to the Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California is required.
The annual salary range for the Assistant City Attorney position is $161,141 to $201,261 and the Deputy City Attorney is $128,363 to $160,393 reflective of the first-year increase of a three-year negotiated agreement (Unit 17 MOU) effective July 1, 2024. Placement within the range will be based upon qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The City Attorney’s Office has a 9/80 schedule with the Office closed every other Friday. Additionally, this position will have some degree of flexibility for remote work based on priorities and scheduling needs. The City also provides a generous benefits package, including CalPERS retirement.
Candidates are required to submit a comprehensive résumé, a compelling cover letter, and short writing sample no later than Monday, October 7, 2024 to apply@ralphandersen.com. Confidential inquiries should be directed to Ms. Heather Renschler, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900, or request an appointment to discuss further by contacting scheduling@ralphandersen.com.
