DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY

13% salary increase effective 1/1/2026

Represents the people and the City of Inglewood to criminally or civilly prosecute a wide range of violations referred by various City departments that involve code enforcement, public nuisances, health and safety violations, illegal businesses, housing, short-term rentals, and other community quality of life issues.

The list of tasks below is illustrative only. Incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all listed duties and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

TASKS

• Represent the people and the City of Inglewood in criminal, civil, and administrative matters involving issues such as Code Enforcement, Housing, and other quality of life issues;
• Training City inspectors on code enforcement and other issues;
• Perform legal research, writing, and opinions on criminal and current law, with attention to code enforcement, public nuisances, and health and safety regulations;
• Respond to and submit appeals and investigations of claims and complaints;
• Serve as a mediator for community disputes to ensure compliance;
• Research new and alternative methods to resolve community issues;
• Attend meetings, prepare and present lectures on preventative measures and updates on laws and reporting requirements;
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Other Characteristics

• Knowledgeable of applicable City, county, state, and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations governing municipal law, judicial procedures, rules of evidence, and methods of legal research, City and Department policies and procedures;
• Skilled in understanding and interpreting laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines, preparing court documents and legal opinions, gathering, analyzing, and organizing facts and evidence, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with both internal and external customers;
• Ability to prepare reports, letters, plans, agreements, and memorandums, respond quickly to changing situations, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, work with conflicting and competing deadlines to complete projects; identify, analyze, and implement solutions to complex problems, provide and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain productive working relationships;
• Proficient in using work-related computer applications, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, the internet, and other electronic devices to perform essential job duties.
  
  

Qualifications

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited college or university, AND a minimum of one (1) year of criminal prosecution experience or successful completion of an internship/externship program and courses related to criminal prosecution. The applicant must possess, at the time of application and maintain a valid license from the State Bar of California and a valid California Driver's License.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose experience best meets the city's needs will be invited to participate in the examination for this position. Candidates must have access to a computer with internet, video, and audio capabilities to participate in our examination process.

The examination may consist of one or more of the following: (1) Training & Experience Evaluation, (2) Writing Exercise, and (3) Qualifications Appraisal Interview with a panel of subject matter experts. Candidates must receive a score of 70 or higher to have their names placed on the active eligibility list for one year. The top three ranks on the Eligibility List will have their application materials forwarded to the hiring authority for a selection interview.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.