City Attorney

Job Description:

City Attorney

Description

Position Information

The Jewel of Contra Costa County seeks an experienced California municipal law attorney with strong communication, problem-solving skills, and leadership abilities. If you are proactive, strategic, and committed to talent development, please apply.

To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, select the link below:
City Attorney announcement and brochure

Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

• A Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA or California State accredited school of law.
  
  

Experience:

• Eight years of broad and extensive experience in all major phases of municipal law including California land use, redevelopment, liability, discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Workers' Compensation, California Public Contract Code, public sector labor law, federal, state, and local ordinances, civil litigation, criminal issues, and administrative law and three years of responsible management and administrative experience.
  
  

License or Certificate:

• Possession of an appropriate driver's license.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California

Application Process

Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via the Peckham & McKenney website: www.peckhamandmckenney.com .

Resumes are acknowledged within two business days. Contact Roberta Greathouse at 831.998.3194, toll-free at 866.912.1919, or via email at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process.

The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources/salary-and-benefits-overview

Closing Date/Time: 3/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications