Assistant City Attorney
The City of Folsom is excited to announce it is currently recruiting for an Assistant City Attorney to join the City Attorney's Office.
Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations.
The ideal candidate is a highly qualified, collaborative team player with a strong foundation in municipal law who can serve as a trusted advisor to City leadership and departments. Experience in land use, public contracting, and advising Planning Commission is highly desirable. Familiarity with general municipal litigation is beneficial. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal judgment, exemplary customer service skills, and will be able to work successfully with a high degree of independence.
Under the general direction of the City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney will perform highly complex legal work related to municipal government operations; conduct legal research, prepare opinions, memoranda, administrative rules, ordinances and regulations and other legal documents; advise City departments and commissions; represent the City in visible and sensitive matters and in a variety of litigation that involves administrative hearings, trial, and appellate work.
The Assistant City Attorney provides regular and direct representation to City Commissions; advice to City Council and City management; and the lead role in directing, representing and/or advising the City on litigation, labor relations and contract negotiations. This position may provide oversight and supervision to the Deputy City Attorney and/or other legal support staff.
The Assistant City Attorney is appointed by the City Manager with the terms of employment outlined in an individual contract. The Assistant City Attorney serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.
