Job Description
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt from Civil Service
Job Number: 24CAO1
Department: City Attorney
Opening Date: 06/21/2024
Definition The City of Burbank has an opening for an Assistant or Senior Assistant City Attorney. Admission to the State Bar of California and three (3) to five (5) years prior litigation experience is required. Position primarily involves civil litigation with an emphasis on housing enforcement actions; however, a broad range of municipal law related duties may also be included. Open until filled, however, priority will be given to applications received by 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of City application and supplemental questionnaire.
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 08/12/24 - Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 08/26/24 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Assistant City Attorney Salary Range $11,923.15 - $15,678.95 monthly
(Salary based on qualifications)
Senior Assistant City Attorney Salary Range $13,823.92 - $18,178.46 monthly
(Salary based on qualifications)
Under direction of the City Attorney, to perform the more difficult, complex, and responsible legal work without detailed supervision; to supervise professional staff; to act for the City Attorney when absent; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions Assistant City Attorney: Performs legal research and prepares legal opinions on all phases of municipal government; gives legal advice to City officials and department managers; drafts ordinances, resolutions, petitions, pleadings, briefs, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal instruments; represents the City and City officials in litigation, including the preparation of summonses, petitions, complaints, answers, interviewing witnesses, research, preparing briefs, negotiating settlement, appearing in court and before State Boards or Commissions, and handling appeals; passes on validity of claims against the City and makes recommendations for allowances or disallowance's thereof; handles correspondence and holds interviews, telephone conversations, conferences and negotiations in performing legal duties; may attend meetings of the Council, boards, commissions, and committees, when required; drafts proposed charter amendments; advises and assists in preparing for elections; prepares petitions for sewer and street improvements and forms for easements, bonds, complaints, notices, and assessment proceedings; when assigned to serve as a City prosecutor, prepares for trial and tries criminal cases in the Municipal Court and inferior courts and, when so assigned, shall have the rights, powers, duties and immunities of a City prosecutor.
Senior Assistant City Attorney: Supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; manages caseloads and assures proper distribution of work among professional staff; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; performs legal research and prepares the more complex legal opinions for the governing body, boards, commissions, and departments; gives legal advice to City officials and department managers; drafts a variety of legal instruments; represents the City and City officials in litigation from initial preparation through the appeals process; investigates the more serious claims and complaints by or against the City; recommends action and takes such action as is necessary; handles correspondence and holds interview, telephone conversations, conferences and negotiations in performing legal duties; attends meetings of the Council, boards, commissions, and committees, when required; drafts proposed charter amendments; advises and assists in preparing for elections; prepares petitions for sewer and street improvements and forms for easements, bonds, complaints, notices and assessment proceedings; may be required to assist in handling criminal matters, and when so assigned, shall have the same rights, powers, duties and immunities of a City prosecutor; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications Assistant City Attorney: Employment Standards:Knowledge of civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances of established precedents, and of sources of legal reference; legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedure; trial procedure and rules of evidence; research. Ability to analyze and apply legal principles; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically; prepare proper legal instruments; earn the confidence and cooperation of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training:Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to two years of full time experience in the practice of law and membership in the State Bar of California.
License & Certificates:Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent at time of appointment.
Senior Assistant City Attorney: Employment Standards:
Knowledge of civil and criminal law, local laws and ordinances of established precedents, and of sources of legal reference; legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and procedure; trial procedure and rules of evidence; research; principles of sound supervision.
Ability to analyze and apply legal principles; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically; prepare proper legal instruments; plan and direct the work of others; win the confidence and cooperation of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to five years of experience as a practicing attorney and membership in the State Bar of California.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information None.
This is an unrepresented job title that is a Z-Group (Unrepresented Mid-Manager) title The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits:
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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Assistant City Attorney or Senior Assistant City Attorney. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
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Describe your history litigating complex litigation, include length of time you have litigated complex cases and number of complex cases including examples of the type of cases and explanation of why you consider the case complex.
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Describe your experience with public entity litigation, include length of time you have litigated claims involving public entities and number of cases involving public entities including examples of the types of cases.
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Describe your experience litigating the following types of cases: civil rights, police use of force, employment, and housing. Include length of time you have litigated in each area as well as number of cases and examples.
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Describe in detail any experience seeking injunctive relief (ex parte temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, etc.) based on violation(s) of a public agency's municipal code.
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Describe in detail any experience advising, mediating, and/or litigating landlord-tenant disputes.
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Describe your experience with dispositive motions. Please outline experience with drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment, motions for summary adjudication, and motions for judgment on the pleadings, including successes or novel arguments.
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How many civil cases have you litigated in federal or state court? Briefly describe the nature of the cases.
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Describe your familiarity with the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482, as amended by SB 567).
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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
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