City Attorney

City Attorney Job Opening

Job Title: City Attorney Location: Napa, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 26-CA04-01 Department: City Attorney Division

Job Summary:

The City of Napa is hiring a City Attorney to serve as the chief legal advisor to the City Council. The successful candidate will have strong municipal law expertise, sound judgment, and a highly collaborative management style. The City Attorney will oversee the full scope of legal services for the City, including civil litigation, administrative hearings, and risk management.

Benefits:

• Salary range: $216,731 to $316,200 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Retirement benefits provided by CalPERS
• 401(a) retirement plan with an employee match of $300 monthly
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Auto allowance
• Life insurance
• Generous leave policy, including 15 paid holidays, 15 days management leave, 12 sick days, and vacation time

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide sound legal advice and support to City officials
• Collaborate with the City Council, executive team, and departments to implement policies and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and development agreements
• Represent the City in legal proceedings and administrative matters
• Ensure legal compliance across all City operations through proactive counsel, education, and policy development
• Serve as a resource and educator to City staff and officials through in-house training and legal updates

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong municipal law expertise and sound judgment
• Highly collaborative management style
• Ability to balance legal rigor with practical problem-solving
• Experience in a municipal setting in the active practice of law, including litigation
• Active membership in the State Bar of California and admittance to practice before all State and Northern Federal District Courts in California
• Ability to lead and manage the City Attorneys Office, including strategic oversight of legal operations

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a Juris Doctorate degree
• Five years of experience in the active practice of public law in the State of California
• Extensive experience in a municipal setting in the active practice of law, including litigation
• Active membership in the State Bar of California and admittance to practice before all State and Northern Federal District Courts in California

Application and Selection Process:

• Apply immediately through the Mosaic Public Partners website
• Confidential inquiries welcome to Greg Nelson at greg@mosaicpublic.com or (916) 581-1426
• The recruitment will close once a strong pool of candidates is established

Supplemental Information:

• Mission Statement: Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
• Core Values: Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Collaboration
• Language Equity: The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date.
• Reasonable Accommodations: The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.