Mid Level Deputy Attorney General Jobs
Mid level deputy attorney general jobs call for attorneys ready to own complex litigation, lead investigations independently, and guide junior staff through high-stakes legal matters without constant oversight. Openings run across Government & Public Sector, with City of Philadelphia, PA, CITY OF SANTA MONICA, and City of Lakewood, WA among the offices and agencies hiring at this level now.
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Deputy City Attorney II-III – Criminal Prosecution Division
Annual Salary: DCA II Steps 1-5 $143,628 - $177,312
Annual Salary: DCA III Steps 1-5 $222,492 - $274,680
Work Schedule: 5/40 schedule M-Friday
Hybrid Work: Currently available
Application Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026
Benefits: Comprehensive City benefits package
Employment Status: At-will position represented by the Public Attorneys Union
Join the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office as a Deputy in the Criminal Division.
The Santa Monica City Attorney's Office seeks an attorney with three to five years of criminal prosecution experience to join its Criminal Prosecution Division.
The City Attorney’s Office Criminal Prosecution Division handles all misdemeanors and municipal code violations that occur in the City of Santa Monica. These charges include driving under the influence, domestic violence, vehicular manslaughter, theft, and quality of life crimes such as camping in public, being in the park after dark, and loitering in a parking structure. The Division also works with the Santa Monica Police Department and Human Service Division to create diversion programs that may limit exposure to the criminal justice system.
The successful applicant will have a combination of required and preferred qualifications, including high ethical standards and effective litigation skills.
We welcome candidates who meet the qualifications through a combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience. If you believe your background has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Required qualifications:
- License to practice law in the State of California.
Preferred qualifications:
- Minimum of three-years criminal prosecution experience, including experience in the courtroom; all levels of experience in prosecution are welcome;
- Experience in motion writing and research;
- Trial experience in California state court;
- Sound judgment and high ethical standards;
- Strong communication, advocacy, and legal research skills;
- Ability to work collegially with colleagues and defense attorneys;
- Capacity to handle a high volume of cases in an organized and timely fashion;
- Ability to commute to various courthouses around Los Angeles County;
- Familiarity with the California Penal and Vehicle Codes; and
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing the public interest.
About the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office
The mission of the Santa Monica City Attorney is to do excellent legal work efficiently and cost-effectively. As advisors to City officials and staff, to provide timely and complete assistance. As advocates, to represent the City and its employees vigorously and fairly. As prosecutors, to diligently and justly enforce the law on behalf of the People of California.
Under the Santa Monica City Charter, the City Attorney’s Office represents and advises the City Council and all City officials pertaining to their official duties. The City Attorney’s Office also prosecutes criminal cases against those accused of committing state and local misdemeanor offenses. The City Attorney’s Office also defends the City, City employees, and Councilmembers in civil lawsuits.
The office currently consists of 26 attorneys and 21 administrative professionals and is part of the citywide Realignment Plan that is working to restore Santa Monica to one of the premier destination cities in the region. As part of the Realignment Plan, in October 2025 and March 2026, the City Council adopted recommendations that included a series of new investments and policy actions designed to transition the City from organizational stabilization toward economic revitalization. The Office is recruiting to meet increasing enforcement, advisory, and litigation needs, including the growing responsibilities of the Criminal Prosecution Division.
Work Schedule
Division work assignments are subject to change based on the operational needs and workload of the City Attorney’s Office overall. The hours of the position are 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. This is a 5/40 work schedule. Hybrid remote work schedule is currently available but not guaranteed, with a minimum of two days in the office, moving to a minimum of three days in the office in January 2027 (Tuesday – Thursday). Evening and weekend duties may be required to attend Boards/Commission meetings, Diversion Program Advisory Board meetings, and other public meetings or events.
Application Instructions and Compensation
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than ten pages, and the names of three references (will not be contacted prior to interview). These materials should be submitted in a single pdf document by email to CAO.Opportunities@santamonica.gov with the subject line: “Application – Deputy City Attorney, Criminal Division.” Candidates must apply by Monday, September 14, 2026, when consideration of applicants will begin.
A background check will be required prior to beginning employment. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, and the City offers excellent benefits. The salary range for Deputy City Attorney II is from $143,628 to $177,312 and for Deputy City Attorney III is from $222,492 - $274,680.
This position is at will but is part of the Public Attorneys Union. Equal Opportunity Employer. See the EEO Policy on the City Attorney’s Office website.
Job Summary
Deputy City Attorney II-III – Criminal Prosecution Division
Annual Salary: DCA II Steps 1-5 $143,628 - $177,312
Annual Salary: DCA III Steps 1-5 $222,492 - $274,680
Work Schedule: 5/40 schedule M-Friday
Hybrid Work: Currently available
Application Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026
Benefits: Comprehensive City benefits package
Employment Status: At-will position represented by the Public Attorneys Union
Join the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office as a Deputy in the Criminal Division.
The Santa Monica City Attorney's Office seeks an attorney with three to five years of criminal prosecution experience to join its Criminal Prosecution Division.
The City Attorney’s Office Criminal Prosecution Division handles all misdemeanors and municipal code violations that occur in the City of Santa Monica. These charges include driving under the influence, domestic violence, vehicular manslaughter, theft, and quality of life crimes such as camping in public, being in the park after dark, and loitering in a parking structure. The Division also works with the Santa Monica Police Department and Human Service Division to create diversion programs that may limit exposure to the criminal justice system.
The successful applicant will have a combination of required and preferred qualifications, including high ethical standards and effective litigation skills.
We welcome candidates who meet the qualifications through a combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience. If you believe your background has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Required qualifications:
- License to practice law in the State of California.
Preferred qualifications:
- Minimum of three-years criminal prosecution experience, including experience in the courtroom; all levels of experience in prosecution are welcome;
- Experience in motion writing and research;
- Trial experience in California state court;
- Sound judgment and high ethical standards;
- Strong communication, advocacy, and legal research skills;
- Ability to work collegially with colleagues and defense attorneys;
- Capacity to handle a high volume of cases in an organized and timely fashion;
- Ability to commute to various courthouses around Los Angeles County;
- Familiarity with the California Penal and Vehicle Codes; and
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing the public interest.
About the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office
The mission of the Santa Monica City Attorney is to do excellent legal work efficiently and cost-effectively. As advisors to City officials and staff, to provide timely and complete assistance. As advocates, to represent the City and its employees vigorously and fairly. As prosecutors, to diligently and justly enforce the law on behalf of the People of California.
Under the Santa Monica City Charter, the City Attorney’s Office represents and advises the City Council and all City officials pertaining to their official duties. The City Attorney’s Office also prosecutes criminal cases against those accused of committing state and local misdemeanor offenses. The City Attorney’s Office also defends the City, City employees, and Councilmembers in civil lawsuits.
The office currently consists of 26 attorneys and 21 administrative professionals and is part of the citywide Realignment Plan that is working to restore Santa Monica to one of the premier destination cities in the region. As part of the Realignment Plan, in October 2025 and March 2026, the City Council adopted recommendations that included a series of new investments and policy actions designed to transition the City from organizational stabilization toward economic revitalization. The Office is recruiting to meet increasing enforcement, advisory, and litigation needs, including the growing responsibilities of the Criminal Prosecution Division.
Work Schedule
Division work assignments are subject to change based on the operational needs and workload of the City Attorney’s Office overall. The hours of the position are 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. This is a 5/40 work schedule. Hybrid remote work schedule is currently available but not guaranteed, with a minimum of two days in the office, moving to a minimum of three days in the office in January 2027 (Tuesday – Thursday). Evening and weekend duties may be required to attend Boards/Commission meetings, Diversion Program Advisory Board meetings, and other public meetings or events.
Application Instructions and Compensation
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than ten pages, and the names of three references (will not be contacted prior to interview). These materials should be submitted in a single pdf document by email to CAO.Opportunities@santamonica.gov with the subject line: “Application – Deputy City Attorney, Criminal Division.” Candidates must apply by Monday, September 14, 2026, when consideration of applicants will begin.
A background check will be required prior to beginning employment. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, and the City offers excellent benefits. The salary range for Deputy City Attorney II is from $143,628 to $177,312 and for Deputy City Attorney III is from $222,492 - $274,680.
This position is at will but is part of the Public Attorneys Union. Equal Opportunity Employer. See the EEO Policy on the City Attorney’s Office website.
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How do I get a mid level deputy attorney general job?
Position yourself around ownership and results. Highlight cases or investigations you led independently, legal opinions you authored, and decisions you drove without heavy supervision. Tailor your application to show you can manage complex matters across a full litigation or enforcement cycle. Emphasize any courtroom experience, supervisory moments, and cross-agency collaboration, since offices hiring at this level want attorneys who already operate with professional autonomy.
Which companies hire mid level deputy attorney generals?
Companies hiring mid level deputy attorney generals right now include City of Philadelphia, PA, CITY OF SANTA MONICA, and City of Lakewood, WA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers state attorney general offices, federal agencies, and large municipal legal departments that need experienced attorneys who can carry a caseload independently.
Are there remote mid level deputy attorney general jobs?
Yes, though the role often requires in-person court appearances and agency coordination. About 50% of mid level deputy attorney general openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in policy, appellate, and advisory roles where courtroom attendance is less frequent. Fully remote positions exist but tend to be limited to specific practice areas.
How do I move up to a mid level deputy attorney general role?
Growth into a mid level deputy attorney general role comes from consistently taking on greater responsibility in your early years. That means moving from supporting senior attorneys to owning discrete matters, building a record of independent legal analysis, and developing specialized expertise in an area like criminal enforcement, consumer protection, or civil rights. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as successful prosecutions or significant settlements, signals readiness for a mid level appointment.
Which industries hire the most mid level deputy attorney generals?
Mid Level deputy attorney general roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they involve substantial regulatory oversight, enforcement activity, and litigation volume that require experienced attorneys capable of managing matters from investigation through resolution.