Deputy City Attorney (Criminal and Community Justice Division) – City Attorney’s - I2360 (UNC)
- City of San Diego
- City of San Diego, CA, USA
- Oct 14, 2026
Job Description
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 serving 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 190 lawyers and approximately 230 support staff, dedicated to providing legal services to the City of San Diego.
The Criminal and Community Justice Division of the San Diego City Attorney’s Office is conducting a recruitment to fill a Deputy City Attorney position. 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 verdict. These are entry-level positions (Deputy City Attorney I & II) and positions for applicants with some experience prosecuting criminal cases (Deputy City Attorney III). 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 our diverse units within the Criminal and Community Justice Division. Please see the website for the different units within the Division.
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The following wage increases are scheduled to take effect for Deputy City Attorneys:
- A 3.5% general wage increase will be effective July 1, 2027.
- A 2% general wage increase will be effective July 1, 2028.
- A 2% general wage increase will be effective January 1, 2029.
To Apply:
To learn more about the position, please visit the San Diego City Attorney’s Office Career Page.
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