The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for a position as Deputy City Attorney III in the City Attorney’s Office! In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive legal services for a City department, board, or commission in a distinct area of law. The City Attorney's Office is routinely involved in exciting litigation over issues of national interest, such as climate change, surveillance technology, and homelessness.
This classification performs specialized, complex legal work including drafting of administrative rules and regulations, preparing opinions on questions of law and procedure, drafting administrative documents and contracts, and representing the City in administrative hearings, and before state and federal courts.
The ideal candidate has litigation experience in state and federal courts and has handled complex cases during the pre-trial phase. Specialized knowledge of employment law and litigation, arbitration, public works contracts, and/or real estate law is desirable.
See the full classification description here: Deputy City Attorney III
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities for this classification is:
Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with an appropriate law degree and four (4) years of experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of civil law, preferably in a municipal setting.
Other requirements: Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Must be a current member of the California State Bar Association. Must be willing to attend evening meetings.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on March 23, 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing the examination phase will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that the hiring department will use to conduct final selection interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of April 20, 2026.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
