City Attorney

The City of Morgan Hill is a community rich in history and character, located in the southern part of Santa Clara County. With a population of approximately 46,000 residents, the city boasts beautiful trees, grass-covered hills, award-winning wineries, pick-your-own farms, golf courses, hiking trails, and vast open space.

The City has year-round recreational activities, including cycling, golfing, hiking, swimming, and boating, and has invested in world-class recreational facilities such as the Outdoor Sports Center and the Aquatics Center. The city also has twenty-two parks, nine miles of trails, and an all-inclusive Magical Bridge playground, promoting an outdoor lifestyle that brings balance to the fast-paced culture of Silicon Valley.

The City

The City of Morgan Hill is a general law city, governed by a five-member City Council, which operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The city has approximately 215 employees and a 2025 / 26 adopted budget of $256.0 million.

The City Attorney's Office

The mission of the City Attorney's Office is to provide vigorous, cost-effective legal representation to the City of Morgan Hill. The City Attorney, directly appointed by the City Council, is responsible for administration of all legal affairs of the City.

The Position

The City Attorney will perform the following duties :

• Represent and advise the City Council and all City officers and employees in all matters of law pertaining to their offices;
• Attend meetings of the City Council, attend other boards and commissions as deemed necessary, provide advice or opinion verbally and / or in writing whenever requested;
• Approve the form of all bonds given to and all contracts made by the City, endorsing approval thereon in writing;
• Prepare proposed ordinances or resolutions for the City, and amendments thereto;
• Prosecute on behalf of the people all criminal cases for violation of the municipal code and state law as appropriate;
• Author and administer the department budget, submitting the same to the City Council for its approval;
• Ensure that in his or her absence or disability, an acting city attorney is duly designated and available to the City Council and staff;
• Perform such other legal functions and duties incident to the execution of the foregoing powers as may be necessary;
• Manage and collaborate with Risk Management Pool and implement policies regarding risk management matters.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online. The filing deadline is October 19, 2025. Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in the detailed job flyer.

The City of Morgan Hill is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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