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 with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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 Police Discovery Section of the Public Safety General Counsel Division represents the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on discovery matters ranging from Pitchess motions to subpoenas. Section Attorneys handle discovery matters in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings, which may also include appellate proceedings.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected attorney will be responsible for:

Drafting discovery motions and protective orders;
Appearing on discovery motions in various state, federal and administrative proceedings throughout
Los Angeles County and occasionally in other counties in the State of California;
Negotiating and resolving discovery disputes;
Advising LAPD on discovery matters; and
Other related duties as assigned.

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

Five or more years of civil or criminal litigation experience;
Demonstrated high level of skill in legal research, writing and analysis;
Excellent oral advocacy skills;
Excellent negotiation skills; and
The selected candidate must join the bar for the United States District Court for the Central District of California and must be willing to join the bar of all other United States District Courts in the State of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Desirable Qualifications:
Law and motion experience in both state and federal courts; the ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments with multiple deadlines; and experience in dealing with government agencies.

Requirements for Application

Cover Letter
Resume
Candidates are required to submit two writing samples personally composed by the applicant in the past two years.

Supplemental Information:
Current Location
City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney.

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. Successfully completing this 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.

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