Careers
League staff serves an integral and vital role in advancing the organization's policy goals, legislative agenda, educational activities, and membership objectives. Professionalism, effectiveness, and creativity are hallmarks of the staff's success.
The League offers excellent employment opportunities. Open positions are listed below with more information.
Assistant General Counsel
Assists in managing legal risks for the League of California Cities by providing high-quality legal advice and guidance. Performs research and provides trusted analysis on a wide variety of legal, legislative, and regulatory matters affecting the organization and its members. Manages the administration of the Legal Advocacy Program, through which the League weighs in on legal issues and litigation when its participation is likely to affirmatively advance cities’ collective legal interests. Provides staff support to the City Attorneys’ Department, which serves as the professional association for the city attorneys of League member cities in California. Performs other duties as assigned.
We seek a dynamic and experienced person to fill this critical role with the League of California Cities.
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Must be active member, in good standing, of the California Bar. Five (5) or more years of increasing experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in the area of municipal law, with demonstrated success in providing high quality legal advice, or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@cacities.org. Please see below for the Job Announcement and Job Description.
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