CITY ATTORNEY JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
The Oakland City Attorney’s Office is a dynamic, innovative and award-winning municipal law practice working to protect and advance the rights and interests of Oakland residents. Current job opportunities are as follows:
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
1. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY V Affirmative Litigation, Innovation and Enforcement Division
The Office of the City Attorney seeks a highly qualified, innovative, and community-oriented experienced attorney who is committed to public service. This attorney will be a Deputy City Attorney V (DCA V), the most senior deputy city attorney classification, and will handle, oversee and coordinate the most complex cases and supervise other attorneys. This DCA V will (1) co-supervise the attorneys in the Neighborhood Law Corps, Community Lawyering and Civil Rights and Housing Justice Initiative units of the Affirmative Litigation, Innovation and Enforcement Division; ( 2 ) collaborate with and mentor other attorneys; and (3) serve as team leader on a number of cases.
The ideal candidate for this position will have expertise in affirmative litigation and advocacy, including but not limited to:(1) experience leading complex civil litigation in state and/or federal court, such as for other local, state, or federal government agencies, nonprofits, law firms, and/or unions; (2) experience working with partner/peer governments, organizations, firms, and/or other stakeholders on significant cases, campaigns, and/or negotiations; and (3) subject matter expertise regarding at least some of the work of the Affirmative Litigation Division (e.g., workers’ rights, tenants’ rights, civil rights, public nuisance, environmental justice). The ideal candidate also will have at least some experience and/or training in management and supervision.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY V Affirmative Litigation, Innovation and Enforcement Division FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
2. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY III OR IV LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
The Oakland City Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified individual with expertise in labor & employment law. The incumbent will work on a wide range of personnel matters across a variety of City’s departments, including an ongoing opportunity to work on matters directly impacting police accountability and public-safety reform.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to: working collaboratively with other attorneys, City staff, and City leadership to analyze labor and employment issues and resolve disputes; advising City investigators and Department heads on employee-misconduct, due process, and related grievances, including advising on police-officer investigations and discipline; representing the City in administrative hearings to resolve labor and/or employment disputes; drafting and reviewing opinions, legislation, contracts and other legal documents which require the application of labor law and/or employment law.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY III OR IV LABOR & EMPLOYMENT FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
3. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY III OR IV GENERAL GOVERNMENT & FINANCE
The Office of the City Attorney seeks an attorney to help the City of Oakland maintain and improve its infrastructure and preserve a clean, safe environment that all Oaklanders can use and enjoy. The incumbent with the rest of our General Government & Finance Team will work closely with various City leaders, departments, and bodies, including the Public Works Department, Department of Transportation, City Administrator, and City Council, on a wide range of municipal government and finance matters.
Duties may include, but will not be limited to, providing legal advice and review related to: municipal finance, revenue, bonds, taxation, fees, formation of special assessment and other districts, ballot measures, ethics and conflict of interest, public records, open meetings laws, and parliamentary procedure.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY III OR IV GENERAL GOVERNMENT & FINANCE FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
4. Deputy City Attorney III or IV, General Government & Finance
The Office of the City Attorney seeks an attorney to help the City of Oakland maintain and improve its infrastructure and preserve a clean, safe environment that all Oaklanders can use and enjoy. Alongside the rest of our General Government & Finance Team, the incumbent will work closely with various City leaders, departments, and bodies, including the Public Works Department, Department of Transportation, City Administrator, and City Council, on a wide range of public-improvement matters.
Duties may include, but will not be limited to, providing legal advice and review related to: public bidding and contracting, construction, capital improvements, franchise negotiations and agreements, and federal grant agreements and regulations.
Deputy City Attorney III or IV, General Government & Finance FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
5. Supervising Deputy City Attorney V - Real Estate, Housing, and Economic Development
The City Attorney’s Office seeks a seasoned real estate and community development attorney with significant expertise in affordable housing development and finance, development and/or transactional aspects of general real estate, and secured finance work to fill the position of Supervising Deputy City Attorney V. Expertise in land use, redevelopment, economic development, municipal law, and environmental law is a plus.
Supervising Deputy City Attorney V - Real Estate, Housing, and Economic Development FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
6. NEIGHBORHOOD LAW CORPS ATTORNEY - EXEMPT LIMITED DURATION POSITION
The Office of the City Attorney seeks a highly qualified, innovative, and community-oriented attorney who is interested in public service for the position of Neighborhood Law Corps Attorney. California Bar required.
NEIGHBORHOOD LAW CORPS ATTORNEY FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
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