SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY or ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

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OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 08/10/26 - Blind application & supplemental scoring

SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

Salary Range $15,906 - $20,917 monthly

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

Salary Range $13,719 - $18,041 monthly

(Salary based on qualifications)

GREAT BENEFITS!

The City of Burbank has an opening for a Criminal Prosecutor at the Assistant or Senior Assistant City Attorney level. Admission to the State Bar of California and two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in criminal prosecution is required. This position is limited to criminal prosecution and primarily involves all aspects of prosecuting state misdemeanor offenses and Burbank municipal code violations.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge of criminal law, evidence, constitutional law, and judicial procedures. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have experience reviewing and filing criminal cases, handling a criminal docket, arguing motions, conducting criminal jury/bench trials and possess excellent legal writing, research, analysis, and communication skills. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of City application and supplemental questionnaire.

Senior Assistant City Attorney:

Under direction of the City Attorney, to perform the more difficult, complex, and responsible legal work without detailed supervision; to supervise professional staff; to act for the City Attorney when absent; and to do related work as required.