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Working for the Oakland City Attorney

The Oakland City Attorney’s Office is a dynamic, innovative and award-winning municipal law practice working to protect and advance the rights and interests of Oakland residents.

All applicants must complete the City of Oakland Employment Application & Background Check forms, in addition to responding to specific requirements listed in each job announcement (typically a cover letter and a resume.) Follow the specific instructions listed in each job description.

If you have any questions about applying for a job with the Office of the City Attorney, contact info@oaklandcityattorney.org.

Celebrating and Recognizing the Power and Benefits of Diversity

The Oakland City Attorney’s Office continues to be one of the most diverse legal teams in our country. We are proud of and value our diversity in all arenas, including but not limited to age, gender, race, sexual orientation and disability status. Diversity improves and informs our advice and legal counsel and enhances the public services we provide to the residents of one of the most diverse cities in America by providing a broad range of points of view, perspectives, insight and strategies.

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Deputy City Attorney II/III/IV

Labor & Employment

The Oakland City Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified individual with expertise in labor & employment law. The incumbent will work on a wide range of personnel matters across a variety of City’s departments, including an ongoing opportunity to work on matters directly impacting police accountability and public-safety reform.
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Deputy City Attorney V

Affirmative Litigation, Innovation and Enforcement Division

The Office of the City Attorney seeks a highly qualified, innovative, and community-oriented experienced attorney who is committed to public service. This attorney will be a Deputy City Attorney V (DCA V), the most senior deputy city attorney classification, and will handle, oversee and coordinate the most complex cases and supervise other attorneys. This DCA V will (1) co-supervise the attorneys
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Deputy City Attorney II/III

Division: Affirmative Litigation, Innovation And Enforcement

The Office of the City Attorney (“OCA”) seeks a well-qualified individual, as described below, for a Deputy City Attorney (“DCA”) II or III position in the Affirmative Litigation, Innovation and Enforcement Division. The position is available in the Community Lawyering and Civil Rights Unit or the Housing Justice Initiative of the Office of the City Attorney. Litigation experience is required for
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