Careers with Los Santos
Deputy City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
The opportunity
About this role
About the Job Position
A Deputy City Attorney works under the supervision of the City Attorney and in close partnership with the Mayor and other key leaders for the benefit of the City of Los Santos.
A Deputy City Attorney ensures that the City’s ordinances, policies, and procedures comply with state and federal law. He also supports the City Attorney by reviewing contracts, ordinances, drafting resolutions, providing legal advice to boards and commissions, and representing the City in legal matters.
A Deputy City Attorney may be assigned specific practice areas such as labor and employment, municipal code enforcement, or litigation, and is expected to provide proactive legal counsel to reduce risks to the City.
About the Department
The City Attorney’s Office, operates under the Office of the Mayor. It serves as the primary source of legal counsel for the Mayor, City Council, and all city departments, ensuring that every action, ordinance, and policy is consistent with federal, state, and municipal law.
The Office’s responsibilities extend across all areas of city governance, from reviewing and drafting contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, to advising on labor, land use, and regulatory matters. The Office also represents the City in litigation and administrative proceedings. Its mission is to safeguard the City’s legal interests while promoting effective, lawful, and transparent governance.
About the Salary & Paygroup
- The current Deputy City Attorney salary is set at: $75,000.
- A supportive, consolidated and dynamic team environment.
- Deputy City Attorneys are assigned to Paygrade VIII.
- Career advancements within the Department.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- The applicant must have attained the age of 21
- The applicant must have a legal address in the State of San Andreas
- The applicant may not have been convicted of any felonies and/or misdemeanors.
- The applicant must possess a current driving license and a reasonable driving record
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.,
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of San Andreas upon hire.
- At least 3 years of experience in the practice of municipal or government law.,
- Experience in the public sector with a solid understanding of city operations and governance.
Key Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of municipal law, including contracts, ordinances, and government procedures.,
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.,
- Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.,
- Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.,
- A collaborative and professional team player with sound judgment and integrity.
(( Out of Character Notes and Clarification ))
Please review these requirements before submitting your application.
Playtime requirements
- You must have at least 40 hours played on GTA World on any character.
- Applicants for Director positions must have at least 100 hours played on any character.
Membership in another faction
The permissions you need depend on whether your faction memberships involve the same character or different characters.
On different characters
- Obtain permission from your current faction and Los Santos City Government.
- Submit a different-character faction permission request. The City Government request is automatically approved, but you must still submit it.
On the same character
- Obtain permission from your current faction.
- Submit a same-character faction permission request. Approval from City Government faction leadership is required.
- Once both factions have approved, obtain permission from Legal Faction Management (LFM).
Character portrayal and application information
- You must be able to portray a City of Los Santos employee accurately and meet the faction’s standards and roleplay expectations.
- Notify the Department of Personnel of any OOC circumstances that require changes to your application, including changes to your character’s backstory or administrative record.
- All screenshots submitted during the application process must be clean and unedited.
- If you select “Other” as your character’s gender, provide the Personnel Specialist handling your application with:
- An explanation of your character’s gender identity.
- Your motivation for roleplaying the character.
Conduct during recruitment
Please remain patient and respectful throughout the application process. Disrespectful, impatient or insulting behaviour may result in disqualification.
Working with the City
Benefits & support
- Competitive salary with step/grade progression
- Paid annual leave and public holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Healthcare coverage (medical), with optional dental & vision
- Pension/retirement plan participation
- Parental leave and family-friendly policies
- Flexible schedules and hybrid working where operationally feasible
- Overtime/shift differential where applicable
- Wellness & fitness support (e.g., gym access)
- Learning & development, certifications, and tuition support
- Life/accident insurance coverage
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