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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

City of Torrance

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2026

💰 $314,088/yr($227,604/yr – $314,088/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26071415

Department: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Job classification: ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CITY

Posting type: Open

Categories: Attorney

Summary

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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance invites your interest in the position of Assistant City Attorney!

Monthly Salary Range
$18,967 (Minimum) - $22,760 (Reference) - $26,174 (Maximum) monthly plus benefits
Appointment to the position is made between the entry and reference point depending on qualifications.

The Department
The Office of the City Attorney plays a vital role in supporting the City's mission by providing legal counsel and guidance to the City Council, City departments, commissions, and staff on a wide range of municipal matters. The office works collaboratively across the organization to help ensure City programs, policies, and operations comply with applicable laws and regulations.

In addition to serving as the City’s legal advisor, the City Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor violations and enforcing the Torrance Municipal Code. Through these functions, the office helps protect the City’s legal interests, uphold public safety, and promote effective local governance.

Committed to professionalism, integrity, and public service, the City Attorney’s Office supports the delivery of high-quality municipal services and contributes to maintaining Torrance as a thriving and well-governed community.

The Position
The Assistant City Attorney performs advanced professional legal work in support of the City Attorney’s Office, with a primary focus on civil municipal law, legal advisory services, related litigation, and administrative matters. This position provides legal counsel to City officials and staff; drafts, reviews, and revises legal documents; represents the City in civil litigation and administrative proceedings; and assists with the management and operations of the City Attorney’s Office.

The Assistant City Attorney position requires extensive knowledge of California municipal law, civil litigation, administrative law, and the legal principles governing local government operations. The incumbent must possess a thorough understanding of legal research and analysis, public agency governance, land use, public contracting, labor and employment law, ethics, the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, CEQA, and other laws affecting municipalities. In addition, the position requires knowledge of legal office administration, personnel management, and the principles and practices of effective supervision.

The Assistant City Attorney assists in developing legal and operational strategies, managing daily office functions, reviewing budget and financial information, and supporting relationships with elected officials, appointed officials, and other key stakeholders.

The position is further distinguished by the breadth and complexity of its assignments, the expectation of handling sensitive and high-profile matters, and the responsibility for providing practical legal guidance to elected officials, executive leadership, and department managers. While the position may interact with criminal prosecution functions, its