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CITY OF SANTA ANA DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY II DEFINITION Under supervision to perform assigned professional legal work of average difficulty in research, consultation, court trial and hearings. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs necessary legal research in preparation for trial of both civil and criminal cases and presents such cases in court. Studies, interprets, and applies statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions in the preparation of formal opinions, briefs, and trial briefs; interviews witnesses and prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with lsw- suits, trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. Makes decisions concerning the advisability to prosecute, compromise, or dismiss c~vJl litigation subject to approval of the City Attorney; conducts condemnations, damage or other civil suits in all state and federal courts, including appellate work. Interprets and furnishes information regarding City ordinances, Charter provisions and the State codes; checks specifications, contracts and special assessment proceedings. Answers legal questions of citizens concerning city business, attends meetings of boards and commissions as requested and gives legal advice and counsel. Performs related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The work of this class involves the assignment, of municipal legal work of average difficulty. Employees work without detailed supervision and exercise considerable independent judgement. RECOM}~NDED BASIC QUALIFICATIONS One and one-half years of full-time experience in the practice of public corporation law and graduation from an accredited law school. Candidates must have gained admission to the California State Bar Association. Experience in general civil law may be substituted for public corporation law experience on the basis of two months of general civil practice for one month of public corporation practice. Special Stipulation: Private practice will not.be per- mitted after appointment. DESIRABLE KNO~%EDGE, SKIL.LS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of civil and criminal law, local law and ordinances of established precedents and sources of legal reference. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of legal research and investigation. Thorough knowledge of pleadings and practices of effective presentation of court cases. Thorough knowledge o£ judicial procedures and the rules of evidence. Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments. Ability to appraise and organize facts and to present evidence and other material in written or oral form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officials and employees of the City, court officials and the general public.