Assistant City Attorney Needed - Santa Ana, CA

This listing closes on 1/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Prepares contracts, agreements, leases and licenses for various City departments.  Provides legal representation for the City, including trials, in State municipal, superior and appellate courts and Federal court.  Represents the City in proceedings before Federal, State and local judicial and quasi-legislative commissions, including unemployment insurance hearings fair employment hearings, bankruptcy court, arbitration and workers compensation judges.  Represents the City and its officers in personnel matters, including grievance procedures and hearings, before the Personnel Board.  Conducts legal research and witness interview, prepares pleadings, briefs, memoranda of points and authorities, writs, motions and appeals in both civil and criminal cases.  Drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents.  Interprets and applies statutes, ordinances, case law, and administrative regulations in issuing legal opinions for City departments.  Attends meetings, conferences and planning sessions to serve as legal representative for City departments.  Assists citizens by answering legal questions related to the interpretation of City ordinances.  Serves as legal advisor to City commissions and boards in their meetings and hearings.  Assists the City Council and department heads in policy decisions regarding Federal, State and local programs.  Advises and instructs department heads and other supervisors regarding personnel practices.  Advises Risk Management regarding minimizing liability exposure and processing tort claims.  Performs other functions as assigned.