When applying for this position please attach your current resume and cover letter to your application.
- Salary: 2.5% base salary increase effective July 2024.
- CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution;New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.25% contribution.
- Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available, with a generous City contribution towards medical premiums.
- Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
- Vacation: Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
- Management Incentive Leave: 27 hours of management leave per fiscal year.
- Holidays: 11 City Holidays
- Floating Holidays: 3.5 days
- Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement.
- Deferred Compensation: Up to 1% 457(b) matching City contribution after 1 year of continuous service.
- Represent the City and/or the People of the State of California in prosecuting violations of state and/or local laws through criminal, civil and/or administrative proceedings.
- Work closely with police agencies toward investigation and trial preparation of criminal and/or civil prosecutions.
- Meet with witnesses and victims to prepare cases for filing and/or trial.
- Draft and argue pleadings, motions and oppositions.
- Manage a large docket of ongoing criminal case assignments.
- May conduct public meetings, workshops and training session to provide community education.
- Other related work as required.
Education: Equivalent to a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Experience: None, however, practical legal experience is highly desirable. Such experience may include paid or unpaid externships, internships, fellowships or other part-time legal work.
Ability to effectively represent the City in a variety of legal matters; perform routine professional legal work; provide legal advice and counsel; analyze, appraise, and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems; conduct legal research, prepare sound legal opinions and a variety of legal documents; set priorities, meet deadlines and make sound decisions; establish and maintain accurate records; maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, other departments and agencies and the general public.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment is required as a condition of initial and continued employment only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than the employee's ability to get to/from various work locations in a timely manner, is necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
The examination process may include an application and supplemental questionnaire evaluation, a written exam, a performance exam, and/or an oral interview. The examination process may test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed in the job specification and announcement and will be designed to provide a comprehensive review of each candidate's technical knowledge and overall suitability for the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and location of examinations. Targeted start date in May 2024.
Candidates passing all components of the examination process will be placed on an Eligible List. A list of names is certified to the department(s) having vacancies based on the type of examination conducted pursuant to the provision of the City's Civil Service Rules. Final selection will be made from the Eligible List by the City Attorney. The City Attorney may utilize additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. Placement on an Eligible List does not guarantee employment. Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted which will include a credit and background check. The selection process may be evaluated and revised based on the number of qualified applicants. Federal law requires that prior to employment, you must furnish proof of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States, as required the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Alameda is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-747-4900 | hr@alamedaca.gov | 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Rm. 290, Alameda, 94501. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Employment Type: Full Time