Deputy City Attorney III

The Workers’ Rights Division is responsible for providing advice to the Bureau of Contract Administration’s Office of Wage Standards and Contract Compliance, Council Offices and City departments related to various social policy and workers’ rights issues. The Workers’ Rights Division also advises Council offices on social policies including policies that provide rights and protections to workers in the City of Los Angeles and workers of City contractors.

In serving as advisor on all matters involving workers’ rights and protections, the attorneys in the Division provide oral and written advice on a myriad of issues, such as statutory and Constitutional interpretation and application of various worker protection laws, including but not limited to the City Minimum Wage Ordinance, the City Hotel Minimum Wage Ordinance, Fair Work Week, Fair Chance Initiative, Freelance Worker Protection, misclassification under the ABC Test, and other related labor laws. The attorneys in the Division also advise the Bureau of Contract Administration in its implementation and enforcement of social policies required of City Contractors. These include the Living Wage Ordinance, Bid Preference policies, Business Certifications, Prevailing Wage and Labor Peace Agreements. The attorneys collaborate with Council offices throughout the legislative process, including the legal analysis, drafting, and implementation of new ordinances designed to provide greater protections and rights to the City’s private sector workers.  Additionally, the attorneys in the Workers’ Rights Division assist on specialized litigation and administrative proceedings relating to enforcement of City ordinances in furtherance of combatting wage theft across the City.  The attorneys also advise on the Public Records Act, Ralph M. Brown Act, and liability assessment and risk management, and perform other duties as assigned.   

Applicants for this position must have a valid license to practice law in all of the courts within the State of California.  Additional requirements include:

• Minimum five years of experience in the practice of law;
• Experience with and/or a working knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA);
• Strong communication skills;
• Strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law;
• Demonstrated abilities to exercise sound judgment;
• Ability to work effectively with governmental agencies, public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public; and
• Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Desired Qualifications

The following qualifications are highly desirable:

Requirements for Application 

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Candidates are required to submit two recent writing samples personally.

Current Location

City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles.  Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles.

Work Location and Parking

This position requires regular onsite work. Employer-provided parking is limited and may not be available for this classification. Employees may be responsible for securing and paying for parking at nearby facilities.

Applicants are encouraged to review available commute and transportation resources through the City’s COMMUTEwell program. For more information, please visit: https://lacommutewell.com. 

Probation

Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two-year probationary period will result in tenure with the office.

Classification

For internal applicants only – Placement in this position will initially be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification. 

Retirement Benefits

Employees participate in the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), which includes mandatory employee pension contributions through payroll deduction. The City also contributes toward the employee’s retirement benefit. Contribution rates are established by the applicable retirement system and may

vary based on employee classification, membership status, and other factors. For more information, please visit: https://www.lacers.org. 

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply online.

Apply by June 3, 2026.

Conflict-of-Interest

This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code. 

Contact

Questions? Please email [email protected].