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CITY OF SANTA MONICA

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Santa Monica City Attorney&rsquo;s Office seeks a legal secretary with 5-10 years of experience to join its Criminal Unit. The ideal candidate will assist the Deputy City Attorneys in the Criminal Unit. The position requires criminal and or legal experience.</div><div></div><div><br>
Duties include scanning/editing case files, and requesting, uploading, and tracking discovery, updating daily Court calendar, tracking Court cases including Mental Health and Criminal courts, and processing restitution. Duties also require processing custody police reports, custody rejections from the District Attorney&rsquo;s office, and citations. Duties could also include formatting, editing, proofreading, and finalizing documents, including, but not limited to, filing criminal complaints, probation violations, and appeals. Candidate should be familiar with all Microsoft software, SharePoint, and either TCIS or The Justice Portal as well as can adapt to changing data management systems in house and with the Courts. General administrative duties are also done on a regular basis, such as answering and screening phone calls, creating letters, filing documents at the Courthouse as well as interacting with City personnel, other government agencies, police departments and the public.</div><div></div><div><br>
Qualifications:<br>
<ul><li>Must have at least 5+ years of criminal and or legal experience, ideally in a prosecuting agency or mid-sized or large law firm. Experience as a legal secretary in the areas of criminal law preferred.</li></ul></div><ul><li>Must have knowledge of criminal court filing requirements and deadlines, including experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.</li><li>Strong software skills and knowledge with use of legal software and macros, preferably including MS Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, and Westlaw.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills to communicate with attorneys, staff, the public, police agencies, and Court staff. Position reports to the Chief of the Criminal Prosecution Unit.</li><li>Must possess strong organizational skills.</li><li>Represents basic qualifications for this Legal Assistant position. To be considered for this position you must at least meet the basic qualifications.</li></ul><div>
The hours of the position are 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays. The office is closed to the public every other Friday. Hybrid work schedule is currently available. Salary dependent on experience; excellent benefits. The salary range is steps 1-5, $92,208-$113,832 annually. A background check will be required prior to beginning employment. Santa Monica is an equal opportunity employer.<b> Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references. These materials should be submitted in a single pdf document by email to </b><b>CAO.Opportunities@santamonica.gov</b><b> with the subject line: &ldquo;Application &ndash; Legal Assistant &ndash; Criminal Unit&rdquo;; closing date Friday, December 12, 2025, by COB.</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

LEGAL ASSISTANT – CRIMINAL PROSECUTION UNIT

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<p></p><div><div><b>City Attorney</b></div><div><b>
City of Santa Monica, California</b></div><div><b>
Annual Salary</b>: $320,232 &ndash; $395,352 DOE/DOQ</div><div>
The City of Santa Monica, California, is seeking a principled, visionary, and collaborative City Attorney to serve as its chief legal officer and trusted advisor to the City Council. This leader navigates complex legal and political landscapes with fairness, foresight, and balance, strengthening organizational stability, fostering trust, and ensuring transparent, defensible decision-making. The ideal candidate is an accomplished municipal law expert who blends sharp legal judgment with innovation, diplomacy, integrity, and emotional intelligence. As a stabilizing presence, the City Attorney provides clear, independent, apolitical counsel; cultivates teamwork; and leverages technology to enhance accountability and efficiency. Driven by the City&rsquo;s commitment to economic vitality, equitable growth, and downtown revitalization, this leader will help shape sustainable development strategies that preserve community character while promoting innovation and prosperity. This role offers a unique opportunity for a mission-driven attorney with sharp analytical skills, proven leadership, and unwavering dedication to shape the legal direction of one of California&rsquo;s most dynamic and forward-looking coastal cities.<b><i> Serve the City of Santa Monica through ethical legal leadership, apply today!</i></b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
View the full recruitment brochure here: </b><b>https://indd.adobe.com/view/2b6297e7-aaba-4b82-aebd-de3924dd2590</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
SALARY AND BENEFITS</b></div><div>
This position will receive an annual salary of<b> </b>$320,232 &ndash; $395,352 DOE/DOQ,<b><i>PLUS</i></b> a competitive benefits package.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
HOW TO APPLY</b></div><div>
For first consideration, apply by <b>January 15, 2026</b> at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1264597-300215.html</div><div></div><div><b><br>
View the WBCP Job Board:</b>https://wbcpinc.com/job-board</div><div></div><div><b><br>
SAVE THE DATES</b></div><div>
Round one virtual interviews will take place on <b>February 6, 2026.</b> Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on <b>February 21, 2026.</b> <i>Selected candidates must be available for both dates.</i></div><div></div><div><b><br>
QUESTIONS?</b></div><div><b>
Please contact your recruiter, Terri Maus-Nisich, with any questions:</b></div><div><ul><li>
terri@wbcpinc.com</li><li>
866-929-WBCP (9227) toll-free</li><li>
541-664-0376 (direct)</li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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