Steve Kemp Email and Phone Number

I am currently involved with a number of volunteer opportunities to provide legal services, I am looking for a position that would allow me to have more line responsibilities

Accountable to the elected Mayor and Council for the administration of the Legal Department consisting of the Civil, Criminal and Risk Management units of the City Attorney’s Office. The City Attorney’s Office consists of nine lawyers and seventeen full-time support staff. Represented the Mayor, Council, various appointed officials and city departments. Advised City administration and departments on a wide spectrum of legal issues including water resources, land use, law enforcement, human resources and labor relations, state and local taxation, economic development and utilities. Oversaw the administration of the City's Self Insurance Program and claims and litigation management. Directed preparation and administration of annual budgets for legal department.

Accountable to the elected County Attorney for supervision of the Civil Division in the County Attorney’s Office and coordination/supervision of outside counsel. Represented the County Board of Supervisors, various elected officials and appointed departments. Advised county administration and departments on a wide spectrum of legal issues, including condemnation, land use, special districts and taxation. Appeared before administrative agencies, state and federal courts in administrative hearings, litigation and appellate matters. Prepared budgets for all divisions of the County Attorney’s Office.