Senior Legal Analyst Limited Term–Criminal Unit

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Senior Legal Analyst – Limited Term - Criminal Prosecution Unit

The Santa Monica City Attorney's Office seeks a dedicated, detailed-oriented Senior Legal Analyst for a full-time two-year limited term position to collaborate with the Criminal Prosecution unit on its newly established SaMo Bridge program, addressing recidivism among homeless adults with justice system involvement.

Candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter with strong project management skills and experience administering government grant programs.

Working knowledge in the areas of homeless services, criminal justice, law enforcement, and related fields is desired.

Experience overseeing all financial aspects of grant administration, including budget management, financial analysis, invoicing and reimbursement processes is desired.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: overseeing all administrative functions related to the requirements of the program’s external grant funder: the California Board of State and Community Corrections Prop 47 grant program; coordinating across all contracted vendors; providing services related to the program including social services, performance evaluation and fiscal audit, program site operation logistics and project management; coordinating training with key stakeholders including the Santa Monica Police Department; facilitating regular Local Advisory Committee meetings – membership consists of internal and external stakeholders advising on ongoing project implementation; facilitating regular community meetings to receive feedback from the public; maintaining client service records and accessing needed legal databases to monitor for recidivism among clients served; overseeing and completing all necessary quarterly progress reports to funder; attending funder-required trainings and webinars; preparing staff reports and presentations; making presentations to the public, appointed and elected officials; monitoring for additional external funding opportunities (state, federal, philanthropic) and preparing grant proposals as needed to continue the program.

Other related duties may be required as assigned.

Requirements: The ideal candidate should be familiar with all Microsoft software including Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, and One Drive. Candidate should establish and maintain working relationships with City personnel, other government agencies, police departments, and the public.

Graduation from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent of three years’ experience in administrative services, legal services, law enforcement, homeless service, social work or public health; 3-5years’ experience in these fields preferred.

This position is part of the Public Attorney’s Legal Support Staff Union.

The hours of the position are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on alternate Fridays. This is a 9/80 work schedule.

Hybrid remote work schedule is currently available. Evening and weekend duties may be required to facilitate community meetings and events.

A background check will be required prior to beginning employment. Salary is dependent on grant funding and qualifications/experience. The annual salary is currently $107,616, step 1.

The City also offers excellent benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. See the CAO EEO Policy on the City Attorney’s Office website.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references.

These materials should be submitted in a single pdf document by email to: CAO.Opportunities@santamonica.gov with the subject line: “Application – Senior Legal Analyst Grant Position – Criminal Prosecution Unit”; closing date Wednesday, February 4, 2026, by 12:00 noon.