PRIMARY DUTIES
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 verdict. 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 teams within the Criminal and Community Justice Divisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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; • Paid annual leave accruing at 22 days per year for the 1st through 15th year of service;
• Retirement – San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) defined benefits
• Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans;
• Retiree Medical Trust Plan;
• Holidays – 11 paid holidays are provided annually & 1 Floating Holiday in a fiscal year;
• Free MTS transit pass;
• City Awarded Discretionary Leave;
• Parental Leave – Up to 8 weeks of paid leave;
• Jury Duty – Paid time off to serve as a juror in Court;
• Bereavement Leave – Up to 40 hours of paid leave each fiscal year;
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for the cost of professional tuition and equipment purchases per each fiscal year;
• Employee Assistance Program
NOTES:
The following wage increases are scheduled to effect for Deputy City Attorneys:
• A 5% general wage increase will be effective January 1, 2024.
• An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective July 1, 2024.
• An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective January 1, 2025.
• An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective July 1, 2025.