Litigation - Criminal Law Attorney in Hawthorne, CA

Government

Hawthorne, CA

Litigation - Criminal Law Attorney in Hawthorne, CA

Attorney

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Job Title: Deputy City Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
The Deputy City Attorney will assist with the prosecution of misdemeanor cases in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing reports from law enforcement agencies to determine whether to file misdemeanor charges.
- Attending meetings and providing legal advice to law enforcement agencies.
- Conducting misdemeanor trials.
- Overseeing municipal code enforcement issues.
- Assisting the City Attorney with administrative tasks.
- Supervising clerical assistants who are assigned caseloads of civil litigation and administrative matters.

Education and Experience Information:
- Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Membership in the California State Bar and admission to practice before the California Supreme Court in good standing.
- Experience in the active practice of law, with a preference for experience in criminal litigation.
- Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.
- Knowledge of State, Federal, and Municipal Law, specifically criminal law.
- Experience working with governmental agencies, elected officials, public officials, and individual residents.
- A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Salary Information:
- Monthly salary range: $9,693 - $14,319.
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 5% effective July 1st, adjusting the range to $10,177 - $15,035 monthly.
- The Deputy City Attorney classification is an at-will position with a 12-step salary scale.
- The successful candidate can be appointed to a salary step based on years of experience.

Additional Information:
- The City offers a robust health, retirement, and other benefits in accordance with the Hawthorne Executive Group (HEG) Memorandum of Understanding. Benefits may change due to employer-employee negotiations.
- The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits and a defined benefit retirement plan, with PEPRA 2% @ 62 and Classic Members 3% @ 60 with EPMC covered by the City.
- The City observes 15 paid holidays, and HEG employees accrue up to 130 hours of Administrative Leave.
- For additional details on benefits and salary schedules, refer to the HEG MOU on the organization's website.

Selection Procedures:
- Candidates must complete a City employment application with supplemental responses, attaching an accomplishment résumé and cover letter. The filing period opens on Monday, June 16, 2025, and closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, July 21, 2025.
- All applicants will be reviewed, and only those determined to be most qualified based on experience and education will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include an oral interview and/or oral presentation.
- Successful candidates will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made.
- As a condition of employment, candidates extended an offer of employment will be required to complete a comprehensive background check.
- The organization is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.