Deputy City Attorney (Civil & General Litigation Units) – City Attorney’s Office - I2351 (UNC)
City of San Diego
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Deputy City Attorney – Government & Council Services - City Attorney's Office - I2350 (UNC)
City of San Diego
1211 - City Attorney
Location
San Diego, California, 92101
Salary
$105,281 - $165,247
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves providing legal advice and support to the San Diego City Council, its staff, and various city departments on issues like public records, meetings, and contracts.
The position focuses on handling requests under the Public Records Act and assisting during council meetings, while also advising on municipal matters for groups like the Housing Authority and homelessness programs.
It's a great fit for an experienced attorney passionate about government law, public service, and working in a collaborative team environment.
Key Requirements
- Active license to practice law in California
- Several years of experience in municipal or government law
- Strong knowledge of the California Public Records Act and open meeting laws
- Ability to provide legal advice on contracting, procurement, and First Amendment issues
- Excellent communication and analytical skills for advising elected officials and departments
- Experience in civil advisory or prosecutorial roles preferred
Full Job Description
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 180 lawyers and approximately 230 support staff, dedicated to providing legal services to the City of San Diego.
The Civil Advisory Division of the San Diego City Attorney’s Office is recruiting to fill a Deputy City Attorney position in the Council and Government Services Unit.
The deputy will primarily work with the Public Records Act and Communications team but will also have the opportunity to handle other types of work, as time permits.
The deputy will report directly to the Chief Deputy City Attorney of this Unit.
The Council and Government Services Unit provides legal advice and support to the City Council, Council staff, and Council Administration.
The group works closely with the Council President’s Office and provides legal support during open and closed session Council meetings.
The team serves as general counsel to the Housing Authority and advises numerous departments and offices, including the City Clerk, Independent Budget Analyst, City Auditor, Office of Government Affairs, the Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department, Your Safe Place – the Family Justice Center, the Office of Boards and Commissions, Redistricting Commission, Communications Department, and the Public Records Act Administration.
Attorneys in this Unit also advise the Civil Service Commission and the City Council’s Rules and Audit Committees.
The Unit provides legal opinions and analysis on various municipal law issues, including open meeting laws, records retention, First Amendment speech issues, contracting and procurement, the California Public Records Act.
To Apply:
To learn more about the position, please visit the San Diego City Attorney’s Office Career Page.
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