Peckham & McKenney

  • Deputy City Attorney I/II

  • City of East Palo Alto
  • East Palo Alto, California United States View Map

Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

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.

Special Instructions

Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

Additional Information

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.

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Peckham & McKenney

With over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.

Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.

Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.

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