San Diego City Attorney's Office
Deputy City Attorney (Civil Litigation Division, General Litigation Unit)
San Diego City Attorney's Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
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
Civil Litigation 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 in the
General Litigation Unit . This position reports directly to a Chief Deputy City Attorney and is responsible for a broad range of duties including prosecuting or defending civil lawsuits in which the City is a party.Duties for the General Litigation Unit position may include defending the City in the following types of cases:Police false arrest and excessive force.Personal injury, property damage, dangerous conditions, and motor vehicle accidents.Constitutional claims, including inverse condemnation.Legal challenges to City ordinances, resolutions and policies, as well as cases challenging the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Brown Act, and the California Public Records Act.Handling matters pertaining to writs and appeals.Preparing pleadings for trials, hearings, discovery, and other legal proceedings.Representing the City and its officers and employees in their official capacities in trial.Presenting recommendations to the City Council in Closed Session.Performing other work as assigned.Deputy City Attorneys must become familiar with City operations to identify and address legal issues in a proactive manner, and continually manage and adjust their workload to accommodate changing needs and priorities of City staff.Applicants are required to:Be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California and if selected for the position, must promptly apply for admission to the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, if not already admitted to that court.Possess at least 5 years of litigation experience in municipal law.Have been lead counsel in one or more jury trials.Ideal candidates will have experience preparing cases for hearings and trials in all courts or can otherwise demonstrate the skills necessary for this position. Experience with all pretrial phases of litigation including discovery, depositions of parties and experts, trial preparation, and strong research, legal writing and oral presentation skills will also be considered for the position.Attorneys in this position must be able to travel to locations outside the office for legal proceedings or meetings. Therefore, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and personal vehicle, or the ability to travel to various locations throughout the City in a timely manner, is required.The successful candidate’s annual salary is based on the Deputy City Attorney salary table and dependent on qualifications and level of relevant legal experience.
For further salary information, refer to the
Deputy City Attorney Salary Table .NOTES:The following wage increases are scheduled to go into effect for Deputy City Attorneys:An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective January 1, 2025.An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective July 1, 2025.In addition to a competitive salary, the City of San Diego offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Participation in the City's Flexible Benefits Plan, which offers several optional benefit plans or a taxable cash option.$50,000 in City-paid life insurance.Flexible Spending Accounts.Paid annual leave (paid time off) accruing at 22 days per year for the 1st through 15th year of service.San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS) defined benefit (pension) plan.Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans (401(k)/457(b)).Retiree Medical Trust Plan.Holidays – Eleven (11) paid holidays are provided annually and one (1) Floating Holiday in a fiscal year.Long-Term Disability Income Plan.Other Miscellaneous Benefits:Free MTS transit pass.City-awarded discretionary leave (paid time off).Up to 8 weeks of paid Parental Leave.Paid time off for jury duty.Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave each fiscal year.Professional Development Reimbursement up to $2,000 for the cost of professional tuition, publications, and equipment purchases each fiscal year.Employee Assistance Program.To learn more about all the employee benefits, please review the
Benefits Summary for DCAA Employees . Some benefits currently offered to employees may be modified in the future.For further information, please contact the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-6600. Retirement benefits for this unclassified position depend on the candidate's eligible status (new hire, rehire, etc.).Pre-Employment Requirements:Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following:Proof of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.Reference checks.Fingerprint checks: fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report.Additional screening processes such as a background investigation.All these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. Misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. The City of San Diego is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.How to Apply:
The San Diego City Attorney's Office accepts
online applications . To apply, select the position title of the job opportunity and click the "Apply" link. If you need assistance, please refer to our
online employment application guide .To be considered for this position, applicants will need to submit the following by the closing date:San Diego City Attorney employment application, including supplemental questions;Cover letter and resume;A writing sample (or excerpt; no more than 5 pages) that demonstrates their legal writing skills and reflects their own original work product.Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to a departmental interview for future vacancies. If a job has an extended deadline, applications will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. This interview process may be used to fill additional future vacancies.Individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. If you have any questions or concerns related to the recruitment process and the Americans with Disabilities Act, you may contact (619) 533-5811. The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION : The Office is strongly committed to Diversity & Inclusion. The Office is led by the first woman and first Latina in City history elected to the position. It is vitally important to us that as public servants, we represent the community that we serve. To that end, the Office strongly encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply. To ensure our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, the Office has a Chief Diversity Officer, an active Committee for Diversity & Inclusion, and Racial Equity Task Force.
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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
Civil Litigation 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 in the
General Litigation Unit . This position reports directly to a Chief Deputy City Attorney and is responsible for a broad range of duties including prosecuting or defending civil lawsuits in which the City is a party.Duties for the General Litigation Unit position may include defending the City in the following types of cases:Police false arrest and excessive force.Personal injury, property damage, dangerous conditions, and motor vehicle accidents.Constitutional claims, including inverse condemnation.Legal challenges to City ordinances, resolutions and policies, as well as cases challenging the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Brown Act, and the California Public Records Act.Handling matters pertaining to writs and appeals.Preparing pleadings for trials, hearings, discovery, and other legal proceedings.Representing the City and its officers and employees in their official capacities in trial.Presenting recommendations to the City Council in Closed Session.Performing other work as assigned.Deputy City Attorneys must become familiar with City operations to identify and address legal issues in a proactive manner, and continually manage and adjust their workload to accommodate changing needs and priorities of City staff.Applicants are required to:Be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California and if selected for the position, must promptly apply for admission to the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, if not already admitted to that court.Possess at least 5 years of litigation experience in municipal law.Have been lead counsel in one or more jury trials.Ideal candidates will have experience preparing cases for hearings and trials in all courts or can otherwise demonstrate the skills necessary for this position. Experience with all pretrial phases of litigation including discovery, depositions of parties and experts, trial preparation, and strong research, legal writing and oral presentation skills will also be considered for the position.Attorneys in this position must be able to travel to locations outside the office for legal proceedings or meetings. Therefore, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and personal vehicle, or the ability to travel to various locations throughout the City in a timely manner, is required.The successful candidate’s annual salary is based on the Deputy City Attorney salary table and dependent on qualifications and level of relevant legal experience.
For further salary information, refer to the
Deputy City Attorney Salary Table .NOTES:The following wage increases are scheduled to go into effect for Deputy City Attorneys:An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective January 1, 2025.An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective July 1, 2025.In addition to a competitive salary, the City of San Diego offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Participation in the City's Flexible Benefits Plan, which offers several optional benefit plans or a taxable cash option.$50,000 in City-paid life insurance.Flexible Spending Accounts.Paid annual leave (paid time off) accruing at 22 days per year for the 1st through 15th year of service.San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS) defined benefit (pension) plan.Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans (401(k)/457(b)).Retiree Medical Trust Plan.Holidays – Eleven (11) paid holidays are provided annually and one (1) Floating Holiday in a fiscal year.Long-Term Disability Income Plan.Other Miscellaneous Benefits:Free MTS transit pass.City-awarded discretionary leave (paid time off).Up to 8 weeks of paid Parental Leave.Paid time off for jury duty.Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave each fiscal year.Professional Development Reimbursement up to $2,000 for the cost of professional tuition, publications, and equipment purchases each fiscal year.Employee Assistance Program.To learn more about all the employee benefits, please review the
Benefits Summary for DCAA Employees . Some benefits currently offered to employees may be modified in the future.For further information, please contact the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-6600. Retirement benefits for this unclassified position depend on the candidate's eligible status (new hire, rehire, etc.).Pre-Employment Requirements:Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following:Proof of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.Reference checks.Fingerprint checks: fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report.Additional screening processes such as a background investigation.All these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. Misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. The City of San Diego is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.How to Apply:
The San Diego City Attorney's Office accepts
online applications . To apply, select the position title of the job opportunity and click the "Apply" link. If you need assistance, please refer to our
online employment application guide .To be considered for this position, applicants will need to submit the following by the closing date:San Diego City Attorney employment application, including supplemental questions;Cover letter and resume;A writing sample (or excerpt; no more than 5 pages) that demonstrates their legal writing skills and reflects their own original work product.Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to a departmental interview for future vacancies. If a job has an extended deadline, applications will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. This interview process may be used to fill additional future vacancies.Individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. If you have any questions or concerns related to the recruitment process and the Americans with Disabilities Act, you may contact (619) 533-5811. The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION : The Office is strongly committed to Diversity & Inclusion. The Office is led by the first woman and first Latina in City history elected to the position. It is vitally important to us that as public servants, we represent the community that we serve. To that end, the Office strongly encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply. To ensure our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, the Office has a Chief Diversity Officer, an active Committee for Diversity & Inclusion, and Racial Equity Task Force.
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