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DEPUTY CITY PROSECUTOR
City of Long Beach
City Prosecutor (UC)
Location
Long Beach, California, 90802
Salary
$96,737 - $201,234
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 31, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a prosecutor for the City of Long Beach, handling thousands of criminal cases each year by preparing and trying misdemeanor cases in court, managing appeals, and ensuring fair and ethical processes.
It's a role in a busy, innovative office that focuses on community justice and diversion programs.
A good fit would be a licensed attorney passionate about public service, with strong organizational skills and a commitment to handling high caseloads effectively, especially those with some courtroom experience.
Key Requirements
- Active membership in the California State Bar
- Experience in criminal prosecution (varies by level: none to limited for I, highly experienced for III)
- Ability to conduct misdemeanor trials and appeals in court
- Proficiency in managing large caseloads ethically and efficiently
- Skills in providing timely discovery and handling complex cases
- Knowledge of California criminal law and procedures
- Ability to mentor junior attorneys (for higher levels like III)
Full Job Description
The City of Long Beach is a vibrant city, rich in history and diversity. Known for great weather, strong neighborhoods, and recreational amenities (including award-winning parks and libraries, and over 5 miles of long, wide beaches), Long Beach is the 7th largest city in California, but still has a strong sense of community.The Office of the Long Beach City Prosecutor is one of the busiest municipal prosecuting agencies in country, handling about 14,000 cases each year. The City Prosecutor's Office is also considered a national leader in innovative court diversion programs and community-based prosecution, giving it the distinction of being a model for other prosecuting agencies.
Currently, the Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office seeks qualified candidates for the position of Deputy City Prosecutor (similar to a Deputy District Attorney). If you want to make a difference in your community and are willing to put in the work to ensure justice, this might be the job for you. Specifically, the office seeks qualified individuals to fill one or more positions. Deputy City Prosecutor positions and salary are organized as follows:
- Deputy City Prosecutor I : $96,737 - $129,138 annually
- Deputy City Prosecutor II: $111,554 - $149,493 annually
- Deputy City Prosecutor III: $129,139 - $173,056 annually
- Deputy City Prosecutor IV: $150,166 - $201,234 annually
Requirements
Qualifications
2) Strong organizational skills;
3) Professionalism;
4) A positive and courteous attitude; and
5) Commitment to working as part of a team.
Additional Information
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
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