Deputy City Attorney II

The City of Roseville, California (population 123,514) is a dynamic, growing city with friendly people, outstanding community services, scenic beauty and prosperous businesses. Roseville is located in Placer County just 16 miles northeast of Sacramento, the state capital. Roseville is a full service Charter City providing police, fire, library, parks and recreation, electric, solid waste and water/wastewater services. The City of Roseville provides a stable environment for both city staff and the community. The City’s vision embraces fiscal health, the highest quality community services and organizations; a well-planned community; a strong community identity and sense of place; outstanding recreational opportunities; a healthy, safe and secure community; an information rich environment; an active, educated and involved citizenry; a learning organization, a learning community; and a high quality of life.   Definition:  To perform a wide range of professional legal services related to municipal government operations in a variety of civil and criminal matters; to conduct legal research and prepare opinions, memoranda, contracts, ordinances and other legal documents; to advise City departments, boards and commissions; and to represent the City in a variety of litigation matters.   Minimum Qualifications: (In addition to the qualifications of Deputy City Attorney I) For more information on our job specifications, visit http://www.roseville.ca.us/hr/job_specifications.asp   Experience:  Two years of professional experience performing duties similar to that of a Deputy City Attorney I with the City of Roseville.   Training:  Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.   License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license. Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.   Supplemental Questionnaire

1. What subject matter areas within municipal law practice do you consider your particular strengths and areas of expertise, and why?  Describe one or two examples of assignments or cases you’ve completed in those areas.
2. Attach a writing sample relating to one of your examples.
3. Describe your level of experience with client contact and the degree of autonomy that you have exercised in your municipal legal work.
4. What kind of office environment is most comfortable for you, or in which you feel you’re the most productive?

  How to Apply:  Applications must be submitted to Human Resources by 5:00 pm on October 9, 2014. For application and complete job announcement, visit www.roseville.ca.us/jobs   Applications and supplemental question responses will be reviewed and only the candidates determined to most closely meet the City’s needs will be invited to interview. It is anticipated that the interviews will be scheduled in late October. Submittal of a completed Criminal Conviction Questionnaire will be required prior to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a background check, a City-paid pre-employment medical exam, and a fingerprint check.