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Job Description
Job Summary
Senior Legal Analyst - Investigator - Criminal Prosecution Unit
The Santa Monica City Attorney's Office seeks a dedicated, detailed-oriented Senior Legal Analyst to collaborate in the Criminal Prosecution unit. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting in criminal case investigations and follow-up, conducting extensive interviews with victims and witnesses using appropriate interview techniques, location of victims and witnesses, serving subpoenas, gathering relevant evidence, researching information on-line and through other databases, testifying in court as a case witness and/or expert, importing data into case management system and verifying its accuracy, updating case information in case management, reviewing the case management system for errors or redundancies, ordering police reports both internally and from outside agencies, creating custody files in the case management system, and performing the duties of the Agency CLETS Coordinator for the City Attorney’s Office. Other duties may be required as assigned.
Requirements: The ideal candidate should be familiar with all Microsoft software, SharePoint, California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS), CalPhoto, California’s Sex and Arson Registry (CSAR) and other law enforcement databases, and The Los Angeles Superior Court Portal. Candidate should establish and maintain working relationships with City personnel, other government agencies, police departments and the public. Candidates should be able analyze and evaluate facts and evidence. Candidate should have knowledge of rules of evidence and courtroom procedure and the Criminal Justice System. Candidate must have strong research skills and remain current with trends in social media and other internet search tools. Graduation from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent of three years legal/law enforcement experience; 3-5 years criminal investigation or legal/law enforcement experience preferred. Candidate must have a valid California Class "C" Driver's License and be able to operate a city vehicle.
The hours of the position are 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays. This is a 9/80 work schedule. Hybrid work schedule is currently available. A background check will be required prior to beginning employment. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience based on a five-step scale (salary schedule ), with a current range of $105,504 to $130,248; excellent benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.See the CAO EEO Policy on the City Attorney’s Office website . Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references. These materials should be submitted in a single pdf document by email to: CAO.Opportunities@santamonica.gov with the subject line: “Application - Senior Legal Analyst - Criminal Prosecution Unit”; closing date Friday, October 4, 2024, by 12:00 noon.
The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center.
Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 12:00 PM Pacific -
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Santa Monica
Show moreSanta Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually.
The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms.
The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community.
The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour.
The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050.
The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system.
Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating.
Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene.
Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.
Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.
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