Chief Deputy City Attorney (Civil Advisory Division, Gun Violence Reduction Unit) - I2364 (UNC)

Print  Chief Deputy City Attorney (Civil Advisory Division, Gun Violence Reduction Unit) - I2364 (UNC) Salary $149,698.00 - $288,205.00 Annually Location City of San Diego, CA Job Type Unclassified Job Number I2364 Business Area 1211 - City Attorney Personnel Area 1400 - City Attorney's Office Opening Date 10/15/2026 Closing Date 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific DescriptionBenefits JOB INFORMATION 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 Chief Deputy City Attorney position in the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) The Chief Deputy will report to Assistant City Attorney Michelle Garland. The GVRU handles the San Diego City Attorney’s nationally recognized Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) program, petitions to destroy firearms, and oversees the San Diego Countywide Gun Relinquishment Task Force. The GVRU represents and regularly provides training to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD). In the course of their work, Deputies in the GVRU may also be called upon to handle matters involving First, Second, and Fourth Amendment issues, Public Records Act requests, media inquiries, or other gun violence-related legal issues. The Unit also provides technical assistance regarding GVRO administration and implementation to various organizations upon request. The Chief Deputy oversees all Unit operations, coordinates with the Police Department, and directly supervises the attorneys assigned to the Unit. The Chief Deputy also supervises a program manager with various duties including grant management and data collection. The Chief Deputy is expected to hold and attend regular meetings, monitor workloads and performance, draft performance evaluations, submit quarterly Unit reports, and communicate all necessary information to the Assistant City Attorney. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, the Chief is expected to carry a GVRO and firearms petition case load, appear in court, and assist with search warrant and on-call duties. The Chief will also assist the San Diego Countywide Gun Relinquishment Task Force as needed, serve as the primary point of contact for all training or technical assistance requests from outside agencies, and periodically represent the Office at community and stakeholder events. The primary work location for this assignment is 9275 Sky Park Court, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123. A temporary workspace is available at Civic Center Plaza, 1200 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, when assigned to appear in court. Notes The following wage increases are scheduled to 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. The City Offers a Robust Benefits Package That Includes Defined retirement plan, 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. 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