Principal Assistant City Attorney

Principal Assistant City Attorney

Salary

$14,268.56 - $20,756.17 Monthly

Location

613 E. Broadway, Room 100, Glendale, CA

Job Type

Salaried - Full-time

Job Number

2026-1

Department

City Attorneys Department

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

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Selection Process

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience and education will be invited to the selection process.

ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight: 100%) To evaluate the applicants experience, education, and general background for the position. Candidates must pass the exam with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidates education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidates education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.

The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.

01

Have you graduated from a State of California or American Bar Association (A.B.A.) accredited School of Law and do you possess a California State Bar membership?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of full-time litigation experience do you possess?

• a. None
• b. Between one and three years
• c. Between three and six years
• d. Six years
• e. More than six years

03

If your answer to question #2 is b through e, please describe your applicable experience. If your answer is a, please respond N/A.

04

How many years of municipal law or public agency defense experience do you possess?

• a. None
• b. Between one and three years.
• c. Between three and six years.
• d. Six years
• e. More than six years.

05

If your answer to question #4 is b through e, please describe your applicable experience. If your answer is a, please respond N/A.

06

Do you possess jury trial experience?

• Yes
• No

07

If your answer to question #6 is yes, please describe your applicable experience. If your answer is no, please respond N/A.

08

In order to be considered for this position, you need to attach a professional writing sample to this application. Have you attached a professional writing sample to this application?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess a California Class "C" Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

10

If you currently work for a public agency or have worked for one in the last 5 years, please list your position title as well as your final monthly salary or hourly wage for that position.

11

Within the salary range as identified on this bulletin, what are your salary expectations for this position?

12

How did you FIRST learn about this position?

• City of Glendale Website
• Visited Human Resources in person
• Currently a City employee
• GTV6
• Twitter
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Glassdoor
• Other

Required Question

Employer City of Glendale (CA)

Address 613 E. Broadway Room 100

Glendale, California, 91206

Phone 818-548-2110

Website http://www.glendaleca.gov