Deputy City Attorney II/III/IV

Description

The City of Anaheim seeks a versatile, dynamic, and dedicated Deputy City Attorney II, III or IV for the Anaheim City Attorney's Office. This position offers the opportunity to advise City departments and officials on a broad range of municipal law matters and to work on challenging legal issues affecting one of California's largest and most dynamic cities. Depending on the candidate’s experience, interest, and skill set, as well as the needs of the Office, assignments may include code enforcement, labor and employment counseling, public safety and police advisory work, civil litigation, administrative proceedings, contract drafting and negotiation, Public Records Act compliance, and providing legal counsel on a wide variety of municipal matters. In addition, this position will assist the City Attorney on various city projects as needed. 

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more areas of municipal law, including code enforcement, labor and employment, public safety and police issues, civil litigation, or related practice areas. All candidates must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be in good standing with the State Bar of California. Technical acumen and strong verbal presentation and writing skills are also highly desired.  

Salary Range:

• Deputy City Attorney II: $147,410 - $221,114

• Deputy City Attorney III: $162,519 - $243,114

• Deputy City Attorney IV: $170,645  - $255,967

Note: The City of Anaheim reserves the option to hire at either Deputy City Attorney II, III or IV level based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications and the selection process.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

For the full scope of duties: Deputy City Attorney II

For the full scope of duties: Deputy City Attorney III

For the full scope of duties: Deputy City Attorney IV

Act as a legal advisor to the City Attorney and City departments on a variety of legal topics, including constitutional law, contract law, employment law, privacy issues and Public Records Act requests. 

Advise City departments on labor and employment issues, including performance evaluations, disciplinary matters, grievances, arbitrations, accommodation requests and discrimination-related complaints; represent the City in lawsuits, grievance proceedings and arbitration hearings.

Prepare and review contracts and policies; draft ordinances, resolutions, staff reports memoranda and other legal and administrative documents.

Advise and participate in legal and administrative proceedings related to Code Enforcement and Business Licensing, including civil and/or criminal actions, abatement proceedings and receivership actions.

Prevent and minimize legal exposure by providing advice to City officers and employees on matters related to the area of assignment/specialty. 

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of municipal law; incorporate new developments as appropriate.

Perform related duties as required.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.  Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the position, as well as a resume. The selection process will consist of a minimum of an oral interview. Writing samples may be required as part of the selection process.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position.  Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.  Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.  
 
 The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).  The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
 
 Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.  Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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