Deputy City Attorney IV

$178,073 - $218,622/Yr

City Of Oakland - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Oakland, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Deputy City Attorney IV position in the General and Complex Litigation Division of the Office of the City Attorney in Oakland, CA, is responsible for handling significant litigation cases, including tort cases, breach of contract, inverse condemnation, and civil rights. The role requires substantial legal expertise, particularly in writ and appellate matters, and involves providing legal advice to city departments, appearing in court, and overseeing outside counsel. This position operates under the supervision of higher-level attorneys and is part of a team dedicated to representing the City in various legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Performing legal research, interpreting and applying laws and court decisions.
• 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 making 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.
• Providing legal advice to City departments.
• Making presentations to the City Council in open or closed session.

Requirements

• Five years of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney III position in the City of Oakland.
• Graduate of an accredited school of law.
• A member in good standing of the California State Bar.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter assistance
• Employee assistance program