In addition to serving as the City’s legal advisor, the City Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor violations and enforcing the Torrance Municipal Code. Through these functions, the office helps protect the City’s legal interests, uphold public safety, and promote effective local governance.
Committed to professionalism, integrity, and public service, the City Attorney’s Office supports the delivery of high-quality municipal services and contributes to maintaining Torrance as a thriving and well-governed community.
The Assistant City Attorney position requires extensive knowledge of California municipal law, civil litigation, administrative law, and the legal principles governing local government operations. The incumbent must possess a thorough understanding of legal research and analysis, public agency governance, land use, public contracting, labor and employment law, ethics, the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, CEQA, and other laws affecting municipalities. In addition, the position requires knowledge of legal office administration, personnel management, and the principles and practices of effective supervision.
The Assistant City Attorney assists in developing legal and operational strategies, managing daily office functions, reviewing budget and financial information, and supporting relationships with elected officials, appointed officials, and other key stakeholders.
The position is further distinguished by the breadth and complexity of its assignments, the expectation of handling sensitive and high-profile matters, and the responsibility for providing practical legal guidance to elected officials, executive leadership, and department managers. While the position may interact with criminal prosecution functions, its primary focus remains civil municipal law and related legal services.
For more information about the duties of the position, click here.Typical office hours include a 9/80 compressed work week schedule from Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed on alternate Fridays. Staff is also required to work some off Fridays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary in order to complete various duties.