Deputy City Attorney (Civil Lit. Div., Federal Response Unit) – City Attorney’s Office I2365 (UNC)

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 190 lawyers and approximately 230 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, focusing on Federal Litigation. This position reports to the Assistant City Attorney and is responsible for a broad range of duties including prosecuting or defending federal civil lawsuits in which the City is a party and that impact the well-being of San Diego residents.

Examples of recent matters handled by our Division are challenging the termination, freezing, and conditions placed on federal funding; preparing and supporting high-impact amicus curiae briefs related to immigration, voting, civil rights, and reproductive rights; and participating in the federal rule-making process on new regulations and policies that threaten the constitutional rights or statutory rights of San Diegans.

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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.