Attorney

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THE CITY OF NAPA IS HIRING A CITY ATTORNEY! Please  to view our Recruitment Brochure by Mosaic Public Partners.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO MOSAIC PUBLIC PARTNERS -  FOR MORE DETAILS

Will close once a strong pool of candidates has been established!

This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished municipal law leader to serve as the City of Napa’s chief legal advisor while rebuilding and shaping the City Attorney’s Office for the future. Following a period of transition driven by retirements and other career advancements, the City has been operating with contracted legal services and is now intentionally bringing its legal function fully back in-house, beginning with the appointment of a new City Attorney.

The next City Attorney will have the opportunity to hire staff and lead a high-performing municipal law office that reflects Napa’s values, operational needs, and long-term goals. Working closely with a high-functioning City Council and a collaborative executive team, this role calls for a hands-on leader who can balance legal rigor with practical problem-solving – protecting the City’s interests while enabling effective governance, modernized processes, and organizational momentum.

For a City Attorney energized by building teams, strengthening institutions, and leaving a lasting imprint, Napa offers a uniquely meaningful and visible leadership opportunity.

The City of Napa is a charter city operating under a Council/Manager form of government with a five-member City Council. The City Council is elected by district for four-year overlapping terms without limits. The Mayor is elected at large for a four-year term, also without limits.

The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer and head of the administrative branch of the City government. Napa provides a full range of services for the community through 11 Departments:
Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Utilities, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation Services, City Clerk’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, and City Manager’s Office. The City’s  fiscal year budget is approximately $310 million. The City of Napa is currently funded for 518 full-time equivalent positions.

The City Attorney’s Office provides sound legal advice and support to City officials, working collaboratively to implement policies set by City Council, and diligently advocating the City’s interests. The City Attorney’s Office advises the City Council, appointed commissions, and City staff in the conduct of City business and the preparation of legal documents and represents the City’s interest in civil litigation and administrative proceedings.

The City Attorney’s Office advises City officials regarding actions that are authorized or required to establish, implement, and enforce City laws and policies; and prepares legal documents to implement those City laws and policies, including ordinances, resolutions, regulations, and contracts. The City-related entities represented by the City Attorney include the Housing Authority of the City of Napa, and the Public Financing Authority of the Napa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District.

With a budget of $1.9 million, the City Attorney’s Office provides its services through a staff of six positions: the City Attorney, two Assistant City Attorneys, a Deputy City Attorney, a Legal Analyst, and a Legal Assistant.

The City Attorney serves as the chief legal advisor to the City of Napa, working under the policy direction of the City Council. As a key member of the City’s executive leadership team, the City Attorney plays a vital role in shaping policy, mitigating risk, and ensuring that all municipal activities align with applicable laws and regulations. This is a hands-on leadership position that oversees the full scope of legal services for the City, including civil litigation, administrative hearings, and risk management.

The City Attorney provides legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, City departments, and various boards and commissions. The role also involves extensive collaboration with external…