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Job 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.
- 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.
- 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 Roberta@PeckhamandMcKenney.com 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 - A Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA or California State accredited school of law.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Brentwood, California
Show moreBrentwood is a pleasant, progressive and growing city of approximately 61,700 residents in Eastern Contra Costa County. A significant number of citizens are Spanish speaking. Brentwood is located in a smog-free valley close to the Delta waterways. The community is served by an excellent school system with new campuses planned in the near future. Los Medanos Community College is located a short distance away. Housing opportunities are varied and affordable.
The Human Resources Department actively supports the workforce through every phase of the employee lifecycle. The goal is to attract, engage, and retain a diverse and talented workforce that is passionate about public service. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and innovative work environment that cultivates and empowers employees to achieve their full potential and deliver exceptional services to Brentwood citizens. There are six core functional areas of responsibility: recruitment and selection, employer-employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, risk management, benefits administration, and workforce training and development.
The City of Brentwood is a full-service municipality employing over 400 full-time and part-time employees and provides to its employees an interactive employee engagement/rewards platform. This platform provides the following opportunities:- Participation in peer-to-peer recognition
- Submission of employee nominations
- Announcement of employee birthdays
- Announcement and recognition of years of service
- Rewards for milestone anniversaries, employee awards, and manager recognition
The City is continuously looking for ways to expand this program to recognize and reward their employees.
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