Rev 9/98
City of San José
ASSOCIATE DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (U) (2199)
CLASS PURPOSE
Under the direction and supervision of Senior Management in the Office of the City Attorney, performs basic attorney work in the provision of a variety of legal services to the City. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed.)
- Prepares and tries cases which have minimal exposure.
- Prosecutes misdemeanor violations of City ordinances.
- Participates in or prepares cases for hearings and represents the City in such hearings.
- Represents the City and the City Attorney at meetings and in court when necessary.
- Analyzes and interprets legislation and court decisions.
- Performs routine legal research of moderate difficulty.
- Prepares draft legal opinions; prepares drafts of resolutions and ordinances.
- Prepares drafts of legal documents, briefs and reports, as experience and training permit.
- Prepares drafts of petitions and complaints.
- Prepares contracts.
Typical End Results Include
Timely completion of assignments with a high degree of quality, accuracy and a thorough resolution of all issues. Represents the City with a professional demeanor in all public contact. Provides effective handling of misdemeanor prosecutions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class utilizes recent California Bar admittees to perform work of a basic nature. Incumbents in this class will be limited to a one year appointment. This class differs from that of Law Clerk in that the latter are not Bar members. This class differs from that of Research Attorney as it is a one year term and may appear in court representing the City.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of general legal principles and practices.
- Knowledge of general legal terminology, basic formats and briefs.
- Knowledge of rules of evidence.
- Knowledge of legal research methods.
- Ability to analyze situations accurately and consider alternative positions.
- Ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically, both orally and in writing, in English.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people.
Competency Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of standard City forms for contracts, briefs, or other legal transactions.
- Ability to handle basic motions and court appearances.
- Ability to draft and complete a variety of legal research problems common to City operations.
Education
Successful completion of a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
Experience
No minimum requirement.
Acceptable Substitutions
None.
Licenses/Certificates
Member of the California Bar.
(Formerly Senior Law Clerk)
(Rev & Ret 9/98)