City Attorney

Job Description:

City Attorney

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City Attorney

City of Milpitas, California

Annual Salary: $320,000 - $380,000 DOE/DOQ

The City of Milpitas, California, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking City Attorney to lead the City’s legal services and provide trusted counsel to its elected and executive leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to serve a thriving, innovation-driven community at the crossroads of Silicon Valley. In this role, the City Attorney advises on policy, navigates complex legal matters, and upholds a culture of ethical and transparent governance. Overseeing all municipal legal functions, a dedicated legal team of three (including the City Attorney), and a budget of $1.4 million, the City Attorney works closely with the City Council, City Manager, and department leaders to advance strategic priorities and safeguard the City’s interests. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in municipal law, with a substantive technical area of focus advising Council on human resources issues, and knowledge of litigation to effectively advise and oversee outside litigation council. They should have sound judgment, and a hands-on leadership approach that inspires trust, collaboration, and accountability across the organization.

Join a high-performing team in one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic cities and help guide Milpitas toward a strong and sustainable future, apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/ee0d2d13-543f-443d-bd3b-2e1a2b18abb2

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position will receive an annual salary of $320,000 - $380,000 DOE/DOQ. In addition, a competitive benefits package is provided.

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by December 29, 2025 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1263705-300215.html

View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board

SAVE THE DATES

Round one virtual interviews will take place on January 19, 2026. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on January 23, 2026.

Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries:

• wendi@wbcpinc.com
• 541-664-0376 (Direct)
• 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)

RETIREMENT
Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $250 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for dental and vision at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.

VACATION
Employees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE
Employees earn 5 hours of Management Incentive Paid (MIP) Leave for each full pay period worked.

HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

FITNESS PROGRAM
Employees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or visit https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$320,000.00 - $380,000.00 Annually