Deputy City Attorney I/II

Description

SALARY: Deputy City Attorney I: $63.31 - $76.98 / Hour
Deputy City Attorney II: $75.11 - $91.30 / Hour
CLOSING DATE: Continuous, the application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. First application review on June 3, 2026.

Representative Duties

• Conducts legal research as needed;
  
• Prepares and prosecutes criminal matters;
  
• Prepares, assists, and handles civil litigation cases;
  
• Prepares or assists in administrative hearings and represents the City in such hearings;
  
• Reviews and interprets federal, state, county and city statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, court decisions, laws, and other legal authority;

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited American Bar Association law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree;
  
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the practice of law, preferably with a governmental agency;
  
• Demonstration of civil litigation experience, which includes the representation of either a plaintiff or defendant throughout a civil lawsuit process.
  
• Substantial experience in the representation of municipal clients may be substituted for lack of experience in civil litigation;
  
• Active member of the California State Bar Association;
  
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license. Must be able to pass a police background check.

Examination

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected.

Benefits

• INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).
• RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.

Required Information

• Have you graduated from an accredited American Bar Association law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree?
  
• Are you an Active member of the California State Bar Association?
  
• Do you possess a valid class C driver’s license, or out of state equivalent?
  
• How many years of experience do you possess in the practice of law?
  
• Please select each of the following for which you have experience in: Government agency law, Demonstration of civil litigation, including representation of either a plaintiff or defendant throughout a civil lawsuit process, Representation of municipal clients, None of the above.
  
• Briefly explain your work experience and dates for each selected item in question #5.
  
• I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.
  
• I understand that I must submit a completed Application & Supplemental Questionnaire by the filing deadline, in order for my application to be accepted. Note: The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. (Documents may be uploaded and attached to your on-line application, may be submitted via email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us., or faxed to (661) 852-2070.) The documents must reference the recruitment name and number, i.e. Deputy City Attorney I/II #02445 and submit to the attention of Tanya Wilson).