Deputy City Attorney/Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior level attorney with a minimum of four years of municipal law experience to join their team in Santa Cruz, CA. The role involves serving as a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Santa Cruz and as an Associate Attorney, handling a diverse range of legal issues.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive legal services in transactional and litigation matters.
• Handle issues related to the Brown Act, CEQA, land use, and planning.
• Advise on affordable housing, contracts, and construction law.
• Address constitutional law, Public Records Act, and premises liability.
• Manage eminent domain and code enforcement cases.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant public agency or private firm experience.
• Membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Education

• Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• California State Bar membership.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling municipal law issues.
• Ability to work on a wide range of legal matters.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401K benefits.
• Annual bonus.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Hybrid/remote work options available.

This law firm provides experienced legal representation in areas of law, such as business law, employment law, eminent domain, environmental law, general civil litigation and appeals, municipal law, personal injury law, real estate transactions, and trusts and estates. The attorneys here have often stated that their substantial, cumulative experience and the firm's collegial environment helps them to anticipate their clients' legal issues and proactively solve them before they result in heavy losses for the clients.