ABOUT US Fremont is a well-­‐managed and innovative city located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 229,324 residents. As a full service city, Fremont employs over 901 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $183.1 million for the 2016-­‐17 fiscal year. Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service. ABOUT THE POSITION The City of Fremont is seeking to add an exceptional attorney to its City Attorney’s office. We anticipate filling our current opening at the Senior Deputy City Attorney level. However, based on the qualifications of the applicant pool, the position may be filled at the Deputy City Attorney, Senior Deputy City Attorney or Senior Deputy City Attorney II level. The City Attorney’s Office consists of five attorneys (the City Attorney, one Assistant City Attorney and three Deputy City Attorneys) who work collaboratively together to provide legal advice and opinions to the City Council, City Boards and Commissions, City Department Heads and staff. WHAT YOU WILL DO: • Consult with and provide legal advice to staff in various departments of the City including Community Development (Planning, Housing, Code Enforcement and Building Inspection), Public Works (Engineering and Maintenance), Community Services (Recreation, Parks and Fremont Resource Center), Police, Fire, Finance and Human Resources. It is anticipated that the new attorney will work primarily with the Planning Division on land use, planning, housing and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) issues while also representing other client departments • Review staff reports and advise staff on complex and controversial legal matters • Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments • Represent the City at various City Council, board and commission meetings and community meetings • Handle litigation in civil and some criminal matters in both state and federal court and in administrative proceedings HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY: You must be an active member of the California State Bar with at least three years of experience for the Deputy level, six years of experience for the Senior level and eight or more years of experience for the Senior Deputy City Attorney II level. Experience should include time in either a city attorney or other public entity law office or advising municipal clients in private practice. READY TO APPLY? To be considered for this position, apply online by submitting a completed City application, resume and cover letter through our online application system: www.fremont.gov/cityjobs