Description:

About Us:
The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City of Los Angeles (“City”) with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform to advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.

Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.

We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:
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.

Requirements:

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.

Supplemental Information:
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 atty.recruit@lacity.org.

As a Covered Entity Under Title Il of The Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles Does Not Discriminate on The Basis of Disability And, upon Request, Will Provide Reasonable Accommodation to Ensure Equal Access to Its Programs, Services and Activities. to Request a Reasonable Accommodation, Please Call the Human Resources Division at (213) 978-7160.