DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I-II (W/C)

City of Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

The Long Beach City Attorney seeks to employ a full-time Workers’ Compensation defense attorney with 0-3 years experience. We require self-motivation, strong organizational and writing skills and a willingness to litigate Workers’ Compensation cases from inception to resolution.

SPECIAL NOTE
This is an "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the City Attorney, and can be released at any time. In such an event, the candidate is not afforded the right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach.

Compose routine letters and memoranda;
Handling all aspects and phases of the file, including investigation, discovery, pleadings, evaluation, hearings, motions, trial and appeals;
Ability to work both individually and with the City’s Claim’s professionals, and a good working knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation claims process and the Labor laws of California;
The individual will appear at the various Workers’ Compensation boards in the Southern California area;
Perform other related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited School of Law;
A member of the California State Bar in good standing;
A valid California Class C driver's license.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE

1-3 years Workers’ Compensation experience;
Workers’ Compensation defense litigation experience a plus;
Certified legal specialist in Workers’ Compensation a plus;
Communicates clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
Strong writing and legal research skills, including Lexis;
Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills;
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and ensure timely completion;
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Windows 7;
Works independently with minimal supervision and instruction;
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel;
Demonstrates discretion in dealing with confidential matters;
Good attendance, professional appearance and demeanor.

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST on Friday, May 13, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes an online application, supplemental questionnaire, proof of degree(s), and a cover letter and resume in PDF format. The application, cover letter and resume should highlight all areas in which applicants have developed expertise, matching their professional experience as it relates to the position.

Incomplete application packets that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact the Office of the City Attorney two (2) business days prior to the interview(s) at (562) 570-2200.