Job Description

This is a Non-Permanent, Part-Time Position

The

City Attorney's Office

is looking for a part-time

Department Services Specialist

to assist with a wide range of professional legal duties, ranging in difficulty from routine to intermediate complexity depending on the level of assignment. The

Ideal Candidate

for this role is expected to be highly competent and professional, take a high level of ownership of their work, and consistently deliver high-quality work products and results in a professional and efficient manner.





Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

Examples of Essential Duties

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Timely responds to the needs presented while working in the City Attorney's Office in a professional, responsible, efficient manner in accordance with office policy as set by the City Attorney Performs a full range of legal research, writing, and other legal-related transactional duties Performs legal research, analysis, interprets laws, rulings and regulations, and prepares legal opinions to departments, boards, commissions, agencies and established committees as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorneys Attends professional training to stay abreast of industry best practices Performs other related duties as assigned
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

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Knowledge of:

Laws, legal principles, practices, and procedures of civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law Judicial procedures and rules of evidence Duties, powers, and limitations of a city government Methods and techniques of legal research, competent legal analysis, writing and grammar Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Ability to:

Maintain and demonstrate in all conduct and work a high level of professionalism, responsibility, and efficiency Be a skilled communicator who can translate complex or technical information into understandable terms and communicate concisely and clearly both orally and in writing Conduct high-level legal research, analysis, and writing Prepare clear and concise legal documents and briefs Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships in the course of work and across departments

Education & Experience:

Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree, and directly related professional experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach City employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE

An online application must be filled out in its entirety. Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to a department interview. Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre-placement drug screen (select positions), TB Screening and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan fingerprinting, must be completed with acceptable results. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.

Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.



PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.



CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.



NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.