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The Office of the City Attorney is committed to providing excellent legal services, consistent with the highest professional and ethical standards, to the City with the goal of protecting and advancing its interests in serving the people of San José. The Office is seeking a motivated individual with the ability to work independently and also in a team environment.This position is responsible for performing legal secretarial duties requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills.
The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking an attorney with California municipal law and government experience, or transferable legal skills and a commitment to public service. As an attorney in our Office, you will serve as trusted counsel to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and boards and commissions.
Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all new hires to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent an approved medical or religious exemption. “Fully vaccinated” means the employee has received two doses of Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson.
Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022 to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Office of the City Attorney for the City of San José is seeking an
experienced trial lawyer for the position of Chief Deputy City Attorney.
This position serves as the lead trial attorney for the City’s most
challenging cases, has supervisory responsibility for cases assigned to
Deputy and Sr. Deputy attorneys, and provides leadership, guidance
and training to the City’s litigation team.
The total salary range is $189,488 to $286,979. This amount includes
an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.
The City of San Jose, Office of the City Attorney is seeking a civil litigation attorney.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Admission to the California State Bar is required for this position. Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years recent civil litigation experience. Jury trial experience is preferred. Hiring criteria include command of rules of evidence and civil procedure; a demonstrated ability to analyze claims and defenses to execute appropriate discovery, motion and trial strategies; proficient legal research skills supporting effective written and oral advocacy.
Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine.
This position is responsible for performing paralegal duties in connection with the Litigation Department requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills. These duties may include, but are not limited to drafting pleadings and discovery, preparing administrative records, responding to public record act requests, summarizing records and assisting attorneys with management of case files.