DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I-II (HARBOR DIVISION)

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DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I-II (HARBOR DIVISION)

City of Long Beach City of Long Beach, California, United States

Job Description:

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I-II (HARBOR DIVISION)

Description

DESCRIPTION

The Long Beach City Attorney seeks to employ a full-time staff attorney with strong transactional skills with an emphasis on real estate matters to work in the Harbor Division under the direction of the City Attorney. A minimum of three years' experience in public or private law work is required. Useful background, beyond real estate expertise, would include some combination of experience in energy and utility law, municipal and public law, contracts, permits, labor state and federal grants, construction, and/or rail law recognizing that the attorney might have considerable depth in one area and no experience in another area.

SPECIAL NOTE:

This is an "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the City Attorney and can be terminated at any time.

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE



SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment closes on Monday, October 20, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes an online application, supplemental questionnaire, proof of degree(s), and a cover letter and resume in PDF format. The application, cover letter and resume should highlight all areas in which applicants have developed expertise, matching their professional experience as it relates to the position. Incomplete application packets that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-2200. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Office of the City Attorney two (2) business days prior to the interview(s) at (562) 570-2200.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you have questions about this recruitment, please email cityattorney@longbeach.gov. For technical support with governmentjobs.com application, contact (855) 524-5627.

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Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$118,793.74 - $184,275.76 Annually
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