The City Attorney is seeking a self-motivated, diligent, and open-minded attorney who is coachable and able to provide competent and practical legal advice. Candidates with experience in municipal law, contracts, and/or land use will be favorably considered. If this is you, apply today!
The City of East Palo Alto is located in the heart of Silicon Valley bordering the San Francisco Bay. East Palo Alto has a unique sense of identity with a socially conscious and engaged collection of neighbors and activists. Residents share their input freely on issues and their appreciation of the City’s leaders is evident. Together the community has accomplished an extraordinary transition and the City now benefits from low crime rates, improved infrastructure facilities, and a healthy economy.
The successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate complex/technical information into understandable terms. They will be comfortable with public speaking, and excellent at legal research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving. Strong interpersonal skills, high ethical standards, and commitment to integrity is required. Placement as a DCA I or II will be based on a combination of education and experience.
Requires graduation from an accredited school of law with a JD, preferably with a specialization or emphasis on municipal law, labor relations, land use, environmental, and/or administrative law. To qualify for the DCA I, candidates must possess two years of professional experience preferably in municipal law, and to qualify as a DCA II, candidates must possess four years of professional experience preferably in municipal law. Possession of a valid California State Bar License is required.
The annual salary for this position is $122,578 - $148,899 (DCA I) and $152,628 - $185,521 (DCA II). The City offers an attractive benefit package including 2.5% @ 55 CalPERS for classic members, 100% paid employee medical insurance, bilingual pay, and a generous paid leave program.
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Please submit your compelling cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:
Peckham & McKenney
www.peckhamandmckenney.com
Resumes acknowledged within two business days. Call Roberta Greathouse toll-free (866) 912-1919 or by cell (831) 998-3194 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.
The filing deadline is October 1, 2026.
