DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I/II/SENIOR (Advisory)
Description
This recruitment will remain open until filled.The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on March 26, 2026, and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
NOTE: This posting is a job series in which applications will be accepted, reviewed, and considered based on the qualifications listed on the application. The candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and best meet the City's current needs will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within the series. Only ONE APPLICATION needs to be
submitted to be considered for this job series.
SALARY RANGE:
Deputy City Attorney I:$116,022.40 - $163,259.20 Annually
Deputy City Attorney II: $150,300.80 - $211,473.60 Annually
Senior Deputy City Attorney:$167,668.80 - $235,934.40 Annually
In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Deputy City Attorney I, Deputy City Attorney II, or Senior Deputy City Attorney in our ADVISORY Division.
The Ideal Candidate has been practicing law in California for at least 2 years, with strong municipal law, government law, and or land use legal experience. The Ideal Candidate also has strong legal research and writing experience and experience in writing legal advisory opinions, briefing writs and appeals.
