City of Redding
Salary :
$65,376.00 - $83,424.00 Annually Location :
Redding, CA Job Type:
Full-Time (Status 3) Job Number:
349E 1031 092025 Department:
City Attorney Division:
1031 City Attorney Opening Date:
09/03/2025 Closing Date:
9/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit:
RIEO-SC
Description We are looking for someone to
Perform a variety of administrative and legal duties and assignments including data gathering, research and investigation. Type drafts and finished documents of a varied nature from written or verbal instruction or machine transcription, including legal documents, petitions, motions, notices, correspondence, reports, contracts, agreements, leases, and other materials of a sensitive, complex or technical nature. Receive, review and process weapons confiscation petitions and Pitchess motions. Responsible for overseeing administrative files. Prepare, organize and maintain litigation files, supporting documents, and status information. Maintain records and data bases. Maintain City law library including updating and retrieving information and serve as liaison to publishers and sales representatives. Oversee and coordinate schedules and calendaring system. Communicate with various courts for setting hearings on motions, arranging continuances, and obtaining procedural instructions. Coordinate meetings or trials as assigned. Make travel and conference arrangements. Arrange for court reporter and scheduling witnesses. Arrange legal process service. Respond to requests for information and assistance, resolution of concerns and complaints as appropriate. Prepare annual office budget, track office expenditures, procure office supplies and equipment. Prepare and process requisitions, requests for demands, contract invoices and payments, appropriation transfers, travel allowances, cash vouchers, refunds or other similar forms or documents. Supervise, train, schedule and evaluate assigned personnel. Qualifications we're looking for
Knowledge of legal concepts, principles, terminology and civil and criminal law procedures Knowledge of procedures used in preparing legal documents Knowledge of legal research techniques, resources and references Knowledge of court systems and procedures legal calendaring methods Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees Ability to research and analysis methods and procedures Ability to work independently Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply laws, policies, rules and regulations Education, Experience, and Special Requirements: Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Typical education would include an Associate's degree from an accredited college, or university, or equivalent education, with an emphasis on law, criminal justice, legal administration, paralegal program or related field and designation as a Registered Paralegal (RP) or a Certified Legal Assistant (CLA). Typical experience would include five years experience performing responsible legal secretarial work, two years progressively responsible supervision experience, and extensive experience in the use of computers and word processing software. Ability to obtain and maintain Notary Public certification within six (6) months of appointment.
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process:
A written examination, oral board, and/or practical exam will be administered. This recruitment will add to an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy, as well as subsequent vacancies that occur during the life of the list.
The typing requirement for this position is 30 NET words per minute. Candidates must attach a valid typing certificate, as outlined on
How to Obtain a Typing Certificate(Download PDF reader). Please note that online typing certificates are not considered valid. by the closing date and time. Selection Process:
Final appointment is contingent upon:
Positive past employment references Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal check Veteran's Credit:
Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit MOU,
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit MOU,
click here
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays: An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits. Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Health Insurance: Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System .
Administrative Leave: Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans: Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues. Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program: Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment. SDI: All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
$65,376.00 - $83,424.00 Annually Location :
Redding, CA Job Type:
Full-Time (Status 3) Job Number:
349E 1031 092025 Department:
City Attorney Division:
1031 City Attorney Opening Date:
09/03/2025 Closing Date:
9/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit:
RIEO-SC
Description We are looking for someone to
Perform a variety of administrative and legal duties and assignments including data gathering, research and investigation. Type drafts and finished documents of a varied nature from written or verbal instruction or machine transcription, including legal documents, petitions, motions, notices, correspondence, reports, contracts, agreements, leases, and other materials of a sensitive, complex or technical nature. Receive, review and process weapons confiscation petitions and Pitchess motions. Responsible for overseeing administrative files. Prepare, organize and maintain litigation files, supporting documents, and status information. Maintain records and data bases. Maintain City law library including updating and retrieving information and serve as liaison to publishers and sales representatives. Oversee and coordinate schedules and calendaring system. Communicate with various courts for setting hearings on motions, arranging continuances, and obtaining procedural instructions. Coordinate meetings or trials as assigned. Make travel and conference arrangements. Arrange for court reporter and scheduling witnesses. Arrange legal process service. Respond to requests for information and assistance, resolution of concerns and complaints as appropriate. Prepare annual office budget, track office expenditures, procure office supplies and equipment. Prepare and process requisitions, requests for demands, contract invoices and payments, appropriation transfers, travel allowances, cash vouchers, refunds or other similar forms or documents. Supervise, train, schedule and evaluate assigned personnel. Qualifications we're looking for
Knowledge of legal concepts, principles, terminology and civil and criminal law procedures Knowledge of procedures used in preparing legal documents Knowledge of legal research techniques, resources and references Knowledge of court systems and procedures legal calendaring methods Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees Ability to research and analysis methods and procedures Ability to work independently Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply laws, policies, rules and regulations Education, Experience, and Special Requirements: Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Typical education would include an Associate's degree from an accredited college, or university, or equivalent education, with an emphasis on law, criminal justice, legal administration, paralegal program or related field and designation as a Registered Paralegal (RP) or a Certified Legal Assistant (CLA). Typical experience would include five years experience performing responsible legal secretarial work, two years progressively responsible supervision experience, and extensive experience in the use of computers and word processing software. Ability to obtain and maintain Notary Public certification within six (6) months of appointment.
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process:
A written examination, oral board, and/or practical exam will be administered. This recruitment will add to an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy, as well as subsequent vacancies that occur during the life of the list.
The typing requirement for this position is 30 NET words per minute. Candidates must attach a valid typing certificate, as outlined on
How to Obtain a Typing Certificate(Download PDF reader). Please note that online typing certificates are not considered valid. by the closing date and time. Selection Process:
Final appointment is contingent upon:
Positive past employment references Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal check Veteran's Credit:
Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit MOU,
To view the Redding Independent Employees Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit MOU,
click here
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays: An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits. Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Health Insurance: Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System .
Administrative Leave: Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans: Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues. Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program: Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment. SDI: All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.