Deputy City Attorney III
Job Description
The Business & Complex Litigation Division is responsible for complex litigation matters involving a broad range of practice areas involving City policies and practices. The Division handles cases involving civil rights, constitutional challenges to City ordinances, the Americans with Disabilities Act, class actions, contract and business disputes, and a variety of other civil litigation against the City, its departments, and personnel.
The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney has an immediate opening for an experienced litigator to primarily defend complex and sophisticated civil litigation in state and federal courts, including litigation brought against the City by the federal government. The position will require defending against a variety of constitutional and statutory claims, on behalf a number of City departments and personnel. Attorneys are responsible for preparing cases for trial, as well as all pretrial phases of litigation, including law and motion, depositions and discovery, and mediation.
- Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California;
- Minimum five years of active civil litigation practice in California and Federal Courts;
- Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public;
- Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law;
- A sincere desire to vigorously and ethically litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages;
- Strong oral communication and advocacy skills;
- Sound judgment and strong organizational skills.
Desired Qualifications
The following qualifications are highly desirable:
- Significant civil litigation experience, especially in cases involving civil rights, statutory and constitutional challenges, and complex business disputes; and
- Class action, judicial clerkship, or appellate experience.
Requirements for Application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years.
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.
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
Internal applicants: Placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate
assuming the position in their current classification.
Application and Deadline
Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply online.
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
Conflict of Interest
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code.
Contact
Questions? Please email [email protected].