Deputy City Attorney I/II

Lacbaresourcehub; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA seeks Deputy City Attorneys I/II in Bakersfield for civil and criminal matters. Responsibilities include legal research, handling civil litigation, and representative work in administrative hearings.

Strong civil litigation background and state bar admission are essential. Ideal candidates will have government agency exposure, a J.D., and the ability to pass a police background check.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum two years’ practice experience, preferably with a government agency.
• Experience in civil litigation, representing plaintiff or defendant.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research as needed and prosecute criminal matters.
• Prepare and assist in civil litigation and administrative hearings.
• Represent the City in hearings and interpret federal, state, county and city laws and regulations.
• Assist other attorneys in civil and criminal matters as needed.
• Deputy City Attorney II: represent City at administrative hearings and prosecutes litigation where City is plaintiff.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

• REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class.They are descriptive, not limiting. Deputy City Attorney I: Conducts legal research as needed; Prepares and prosecutes criminal matters; Prepares, assists, and handles civil litigation cases; Prepares or assists in administrative hearings and represents the City in such hearings; Reviews and interprets federal, state, county and city statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, court decisions, laws, and other legal authority;

  Deputy City Attorney II: In addition to above, Represents the City administrative hearings before City Boards and Commissions and federal agencies; Prosecutes litigation where the City is the Plaintiff; Assists other attorneys in all phases of legal work

  For a full job description: Deputy City Attorney I, Deputy City Attorney II & Position Brochure

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume that they meet the below requirements:

  • Graduated from an accredited American Bar Association law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the practice of law, preferable with a governmental agency; AND demonstration of civil litigation experience, which includes the representation of either a plaintiff or defendant throughout a civil lawsuit process.
  • Substantial experience in the representation of municipal clients may be substituted for lack of experience in civil litigation
  • Active member of the California State Bar Association
  • Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
  • Must be able to pass a police background