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Deputy City Attorney

The City of San Diego

Posted Jan 24

Full TimeSan Diego County, California

JOB INFORMATION

The San Diego City Attorney's Office protects the people of San Diego by serving as chief legal counsel to the City of San Diego’s elected officials and operational departments; prosecuting and defending civil cases involving the City; and as the City’s prosecutor on behalf of the People of the State of California, by holding accountable those who commit crimes against the public health and safety and violate other local and state laws. Our municipal law firm employs over 175 lawyers and approximately 220 support staff, dedicated to providing legal services to the City of San Diego.

The Criminal Division of the San Diego City Attorney's Office is seeking applications from attorneys who are interested in a position as a Deputy City Attorney. Our deputies prepare and prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases in the City of San Diego by handling a variety of motions, misdemeanor jury trials, and conducting legal research. Strong preference will be given to applicants with some courtroom experience who have tried cases to jury verdicts. These are entry-level positions (Deputy City Attorney I & II) as well as positions for applicants with experience prosecuting criminal cases and/or handling complex civil litigation matters (Deputy City Attorney III, IV, and V). Those hired will be assigned initially as prosecutors in our General Trial Unit , the Domestic Violence & Sex Crimes Unit , or assigned as needed to strengthen the diverse units within the Criminal and Community Justice Division s. Please see the website for the different units within the Divisions.

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The following wage increases are scheduled to effect for Deputy City Attorneys: