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• 5 Years Full Time 2026CAOZ2-1 190,876
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Description:

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.

Assistant City Attorney:

Under Direction, to Perform Difficult, Complex and Responsible Legal Work in Criminal Prosecution; and To Do Related Work as Required.

Essential Functions:

Senior Assistant City Attorney Supervises, Trains, and Evaluates Employees; Manages Caseloads and Assures Proper Distribution of Work Among Professional Staff; Makes Effective Recommendations Regarding Hiring, Promotions, and Transfers; Effectively Recommends Disciplinary Action as Needed, up To and Including Termination; Performs Legal Research and Prepares the More Complex Legal Opinions for The Governing Body, Boards, Commissions, and Departments; Gives Legal Advice to City Officials and Department Managers; Drafts a Variety of Legal Instruments; Represents the City and City Officials in Litigation from Initial Preparation Through the Appeals Process; Investigates the More Serious Claims and Complaints by Or Against the City; Recommends Action and Takes Such Action as Is Necessary; Handles Correspondence and Holds Interview, Telephone Conversations, Conferences and Negotiations in Performing Legal Duties; Attends Meetings of The Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees, when Required; Drafts Proposed Charter Amendments; Advises and Assists in Preparing for Elections; Prepares Petitions for Sewer and Street Improvements and Forms for Easements, Bonds, Complaints, Notices and Assessment Proceedings; May Be Required to Assist in Handling Criminal Matters, and When so Assigned, Shall Have the Same Rights, Powers, Duties and Immunities of A City Prosecutor; Drives on City Business. Assistant City Attorney Performs All Aspects of Criminal Prosecution Independently or With Little Supervision. Reviews Criminal Cases for Filing, Handles Daily Court Calendar, Prepares All Necessary Motion Work, Conducts Jury/bench Trials, and Handles All Appellate Work Related to Criminal Cases. when So Assigned, Has the Ability to Conduct Training on New/complex Areas of Criminal Law, Evidence, or Trial Work. when Serving in The Role, Shall Have the Rights, Powers, Duties and Immunities of A Cityprosecutor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Assistant City Attorney:

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of Civil and Criminal Law, Local Laws and Ordinances of Established Precedents, and Of Sources of Legal Reference; Legal Principles and Practices, Including Civil, Criminal, Constitutional and Administrative Law and Procedure; Trial Procedure and Rules of Evidence; Research; Principles of Sound Supervision. Ability to Analyze and Apply Legal Principles; Present Statements of Law, Fact and Argument Clearly and Logically; Prepare Proper Legal Instruments; Plan and Direct the Work of Others; Win the Confidence and Cooperation of Others; Establish and Maintain Effective Working Relationships with Supervisors, City Officials, Fellow Employees, and The Public.

Education/training:

Any Combination of Education And/or Experience that Has Provided the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary for Acceptable Job Performance as Determined by The City. Example Combination Includes, but Is Not Limited to Five Years of Experience as A Practicing Attorney and Membership in The State Bar of California.

Licenses & Certificates:

A Valid California Class "c" Driver's License or Equivalent at Time of Appointment.

Assistant City Attorney:

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of Civil and Criminal Law, Local Laws and Ordinances of Established Precedents, and Of Sources of Legal Reference; Legal Principles and Practices, Including Civil, Criminal, Constitutional and Administrative Law and Procedure; Trial Procedure and Rules of Evidence; Research. Ability to Analyze and Apply Legal Principles; Present Statements of Law, Fact and Argument Clearly and Logically; Prepare Proper Legal Instruments; Earn the Confidence and Cooperation of Others; Establish and Maintain Effective Working Relationships with Supervisors, City Officials, Fellow Employees, and The Public.

Education/training:

Any Combination of Education And/or Experience that Has Provided the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary for Acceptable Job Performance as Determined by The City. Example Combination Includes but Is Not Limited to Two Years of Full-Time Experience in The Practice of Law and Membership in The State Bar of California.

Licenses & Certificates:

Applicants May Be Required to Possess a Valid California Class "c" Driver's License or Equivalent at Time of Appointment. Similar Jobs Tort & Condemnation Section

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