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Full-time
Employer
City of San Rafael
Job Open until Filled
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415-485-3474
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415-485-3191
The City of San Rafael is looking for an Assistant City Attorney to provide a complete range of legal counsel, advice and representation to the City Council, the City’s Boards and Commissions, the City Manager, Department Directors and City Staff. This position is part of the City’s passionate and skilled executive team that: inspires creative thinking and engagement, proactively pursues actions to ensure that San Rafael continues to be an amazing place to be, provides effective and easy access to City Services, and supports work-life balance. The successful candidate will be an exceptional attorney with excellent oral and written communication skills and progressively responsible experience in a public sector agency or private firm representing municipal agencies. An expertise or interest in employment law, disciplinary matters, ADA, and EEO is desirable. The ideal candidate will have arbitration and courtroom experience, experience drafting ordinances, resolutions, leases, contracts, MOUs and other legally binding documents. If you are looking for a career where you can work in a fast-paced and positive environment, initiate, and manage exciting projects, and be a part of a dynamic leadership team, then this is a great match for you!
THE CITY
San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, strong neighborhoods, and community resources, such as active lifestyle and unmatched natural environment. San Rafael (population about 60,000) is a full-service, charter city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of over $120 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is highly engaged and seeks to: strengthen and promote the urban and commercial areas; facilitate measures to develop new, needed housing; be in the forefront on sustainability and planning for climate change; and protect the beautiful, natural environment that is part of the community setting.
OUR CULTURE - TOGETHER SAN RAFAEL
San Rafael’s organizational culture framework is a Helen Putnam Award-winning initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. Together San Rafael is about:
Collaborating cross-departmentally.
Empowering all City employees to share and implement their innovative ideas.
Celebrating the innovation happening every day in our departments.
Employees across the organization developed our guiding principles. We are integrating these in everything we do, and the Assistant City Attorney plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department consists of two attorneys (the City Attorney, one Assistant City Attorney) in addition to a Legal Assistant. The team is collegial, respectful and inclusive and promotes a work-life balance with a 37.5-hour work week. The department is forward thinking and offers exceptional opportunities to advance a career, take on exciting projects and be a part of a dynamic legal team. If you are looking for a career where you can work in a fast-paced and positive environment, initiate, and manage exciting projects, and be a part of a dynamic leadership team, then this is a great match for you!
Visit https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/city-attorney/ to learn more about City Attorney Department at the City of San Rafael.
THE JOB
This is an Executive Management position under the general direction and supervision of the City Attorney who works collaboratively to provide legal advice and opinions to the City Council, Commissions, Department Directors and staff. This job is a chance to apply your legal expertise in a generalist role performing the following duties:
Supervises and administers City litigation; consult and assist assigned counsel in case management; confer on settlement decisions.
Consults with and provides legal advice to staff in various departments of the City including Human Resources, City Manager, City Clerk, Finance, Police, Fire, Community Services (Recreation, Parks, Child Care), Community Development (Planning, Housing, Code Enforcement, and Building Inspection) and Public Works (Engineering and Maintenance).
Reviews and analyzes all liability claims. Consult and assist risk manager in management and resolution of claims.
Researches and applies laws, rules, cases, and ordinances.
Reviews staff reports and advises staff on complex and controversial legal matters.
Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments.
Represents the City at various City Council, commission, and community meetings.
Performs legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues for City departments.
Represents the City in civil and some criminal matters in both state and federal court and in administrative proceedings.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
The ideal candidate will use their legal expertise and communications skills to effectively represent the City position on a variety of issues and will bring sound judgment, effective consultation and research skills. The City is seeking an attorney who has demonstrated knowledge of Constitutional, Tort, Administrative and Employment Law, land use law and regulations, and knowledge of Brown Act and Public Records Act. In addition, the ideal candidate will meet the following minimum qualifications:
*Juris Doctorate AND
*Five years of experience in municipal law
*Membership in the State Bar of California
*Valid driver’s license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program. The range for this position is $144,420 - $175,536 annually DOQ/DOE, and a competitive benefits program including:
Car Allowance: $350/month allowance or a city pool vehicle may be utilized
Retirement: The City is a part of the Marin County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System); Classic Tier 2 members receive 2% @ 55 formula and PEPRA members receive 2% @ 62 formula, with up to 2% COLA
Health Insurance: Full flex cafeteria plan which can be applied to a health plan or converted to an Opt-Out cash payment (Employee Only - $693.62; Employee +1 - $1,387.23; Employee + Family - $1,803.41; Waive Coverage - $693.62).
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance: $250,000 basic life and long-term disability is two-thirds of the salary, up to $7,500/month
Dental and Vision Insurance – Fully paid for employee plus eligible dependents
Deferred Comp – Employee participation is voluntary
Annual Leave: vacation ranges from 15 – 25 days (depending on years of service), 12 days sick leave, 10 days administrative leave, 11 holidays and 2 floating days
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20192498
Application Deadline: Apply by Friday, February 11, 2022 for first consideration
You must submit a completed application, cover letter and resume to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
INTERVIEWS:
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 24, 2022. Please hold the dates on your calendar.
Please contact Rhonda Castellucci at [email protected] or 415-485-3474 with any questions.
THE CITY
San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, strong neighborhoods, and community resources, such as active lifestyle and unmatched natural environment. San Rafael (population about 60,000) is a full-service, charter city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of over $120 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is highly engaged and seeks to: strengthen and promote the urban and commercial areas; facilitate measures to develop new, needed housing; be in the forefront on sustainability and planning for climate change; and protect the beautiful, natural environment that is part of the community setting.
OUR CULTURE - TOGETHER SAN RAFAEL
San Rafael’s organizational culture framework is a Helen Putnam Award-winning initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. Together San Rafael is about:
Collaborating cross-departmentally.
Empowering all City employees to share and implement their innovative ideas.
Celebrating the innovation happening every day in our departments.
Employees across the organization developed our guiding principles. We are integrating these in everything we do, and the Assistant City Attorney plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department consists of two attorneys (the City Attorney, one Assistant City Attorney) in addition to a Legal Assistant. The team is collegial, respectful and inclusive and promotes a work-life balance with a 37.5-hour work week. The department is forward thinking and offers exceptional opportunities to advance a career, take on exciting projects and be a part of a dynamic legal team. If you are looking for a career where you can work in a fast-paced and positive environment, initiate, and manage exciting projects, and be a part of a dynamic leadership team, then this is a great match for you!
Visit https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/city-attorney/ to learn more about City Attorney Department at the City of San Rafael.
THE JOB
This is an Executive Management position under the general direction and supervision of the City Attorney who works collaboratively to provide legal advice and opinions to the City Council, Commissions, Department Directors and staff. This job is a chance to apply your legal expertise in a generalist role performing the following duties:
Supervises and administers City litigation; consult and assist assigned counsel in case management; confer on settlement decisions.
Consults with and provides legal advice to staff in various departments of the City including Human Resources, City Manager, City Clerk, Finance, Police, Fire, Community Services (Recreation, Parks, Child Care), Community Development (Planning, Housing, Code Enforcement, and Building Inspection) and Public Works (Engineering and Maintenance).
Reviews and analyzes all liability claims. Consult and assist risk manager in management and resolution of claims.
Researches and applies laws, rules, cases, and ordinances.
Reviews staff reports and advises staff on complex and controversial legal matters.
Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments.
Represents the City at various City Council, commission, and community meetings.
Performs legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues for City departments.
Represents the City in civil and some criminal matters in both state and federal court and in administrative proceedings.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
The ideal candidate will use their legal expertise and communications skills to effectively represent the City position on a variety of issues and will bring sound judgment, effective consultation and research skills. The City is seeking an attorney who has demonstrated knowledge of Constitutional, Tort, Administrative and Employment Law, land use law and regulations, and knowledge of Brown Act and Public Records Act. In addition, the ideal candidate will meet the following minimum qualifications:
*Juris Doctorate AND
*Five years of experience in municipal law
*Membership in the State Bar of California
*Valid driver’s license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program. The range for this position is $144,420 - $175,536 annually DOQ/DOE, and a competitive benefits program including:
Car Allowance: $350/month allowance or a city pool vehicle may be utilized
Retirement: The City is a part of the Marin County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System); Classic Tier 2 members receive 2% @ 55 formula and PEPRA members receive 2% @ 62 formula, with up to 2% COLA
Health Insurance: Full flex cafeteria plan which can be applied to a health plan or converted to an Opt-Out cash payment (Employee Only - $693.62; Employee +1 - $1,387.23; Employee + Family - $1,803.41; Waive Coverage - $693.62).
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance: $250,000 basic life and long-term disability is two-thirds of the salary, up to $7,500/month
Dental and Vision Insurance – Fully paid for employee plus eligible dependents
Deferred Comp – Employee participation is voluntary
Annual Leave: vacation ranges from 15 – 25 days (depending on years of service), 12 days sick leave, 10 days administrative leave, 11 holidays and 2 floating days
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20192498
Application Deadline: Apply by Friday, February 11, 2022 for first consideration
You must submit a completed application, cover letter and resume to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
INTERVIEWS:
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 24, 2022. Please hold the dates on your calendar.
Please contact Rhonda Castellucci at [email protected] or 415-485-3474 with any questions.