Salary : $138,403.00 - $288,205.00 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: I2362
Business Area: 1211 - City Attorney
Personnel Area: 1400 - City Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATIONThe of the San Diego City Attorney's Office is conducting a recruitment to fill a Deputy City Attorney position in the This position reports directly to the Chief Deputy City Attorney of this Unit.
Deputies in the Housing Protection Unit routinely:
- Civilly prosecute a wide range of violations referred by various City Departments, such as Building and Land Use Enforcement of the Development Services Department, the San Diego Fire Department, and the San Diego Police Department, including Drug Abatement and Red-Light Abatement actions. Many of these cases involve interesting and complicated land use issues and require building partnerships with City departments, City Council Offices, outside agencies, community groups, and the police.
- Litigate all aspects of a lawsuit from the initial filing through the appellate process, including drafting complaints, briefs, motions, discovery, and other legal documents as required.
- Research, analyze, and write legal memoranda for litigation purposes and for land use enforcement issues.
- Independently manage a case load.
- Train City inspectors on code enforcement and other legal issues.
- Attend meetings with City personnel to problem-solve issues and accept cases.
- Attend community meetings.
- Coordinate investigations by City Attorney investigators, law enforcement personnel, and regulatory agency personnel.
- Respond to California Public Records Act requests.
- Appear and address legal questions at City Council and Committee meetings, and may appear at administrative hearings.
- Other duties as assigned.
NOTES: 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
The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:
- , including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee's eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
- A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
- 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
- Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee's first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
- Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
- Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
- Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
- Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
- Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate.
- Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
- City-paid life insurance.
For additional details, please review the or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924.
