NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Deputy City Attorney I/II/III - Prosecution
City of Anaheim, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $193K/yrThe City of Anaheim seeks a dynamic and dedicated Deputy City Attorney I/II/III for the City Attorney's Office Criminal Prosecution section. The role involves performing a wide variety of professional legal duties related to criminal law, municipal codes, and representing the City in criminal matters.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide effective prosecution of misdemeanors and infractions occurring within the City; review and file cases; subpoena witnesses; prepare discovery responses; negotiate cases with opposing attorneys; represent the City in arraignments, pre-trials, jury trials, and appellate matters
Request/recommend follow-up investigations by Police Department personnel in misdemeanor cases
May attend City meetings related to the investigation of municipal code related violations; negotiate municipal code related violations with property/business owners in order to resolve the violations prior to criminal case filings
Participate in City-wide meetings regarding issues confronting the enforcement of state and municipal laws and codes; attend meetings of various trade organizations related to issues confronting municipal code, state, local laws and regulations
Assist in preparing reviews of inspections and search warrants
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Some responsible experience in the field of municipal or criminal law is desirable for Deputy City Attorney I
Two years responsible experience directly related to area of assignment/specialty, such as in the field of municipal and civil law or criminal law and criminal trial for Deputy City Attorney II
Four years of responsible experience directly related to area of assignment/specialty, such as in the field of municipal, civil, constitutional, and administrative law or criminal law and criminal trial prosecution experience, including two years of journey level experience within the area of assignment for Deputy City Attorney III
Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures related to area of assignment/specialty, which may include civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law; duties, powers, and limitations of a city government; organization and operating procedures of the City Attorney's Office; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; methods and techniques of legal research; methods of research, case analysis, and report preparation; standard legal references and their content; legal precedents and court decisions affecting local government; statutes and codes applicable to proceedings relating to area of assignment/specialty, which may include civil rights and public labor law or criminal law; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to perform a variety of legal work in the assigned area of practice with varying degrees of complexity and difficulty; develop, prepare, and present cases requiring court, arbitration, administrative, or quasi-judicial proceedings (based on area of practice); effectively apply legal knowledge and principles in court; research and compile data on a variety of legal cases; conduct research on legal problems; prepare clear and concise legal documents and briefs; research, draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated legal agreements, pleadings, contracts, and settlements; properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically; determine the legal impact of specific laws on City operations; provide legal advice and consultation to City departments, boards, and commissions; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; plan, prioritize, and execute timelines without supervision; meet critical deadlines while working with frequent interruptions; exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding critical and sensitive information, records, and reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Membership in the State Bar of California and license to practice in the federal courts
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Variety of voluntary benefits
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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