Deputy City Attorney I/II - Workers' Compensation

Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney in Los Angeles seeks an attorney for the Workers’ Compensation Division to defend the City in industrial injury claims before WCAB and, occasionally, in State Appellate Courts. Travel throughout Southern California for court appearances may be required. The role requires CA licensure and 2+ years in CA workers’ compensation law, plus strong research and writing; ADR experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California courts.
• At least two years of experience in California workers' compensation law.

Responsabilités

• Appear before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
• Handle mediation/arbitration for ADR claims as assigned.
• Assist in pre-trial discovery and appellate processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

California workers' compensation law

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

ADR familiarity

Formation

License to practice law in California

Description du poste

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.

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 Workers’ Compensation Division is responsible for defending the City of Los Angeles in industrial injury claims litigated before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Attorneys in the Workers’ Compensation Division represent the City of Los Angeles in workers’ compensation cases filed by City employees.

Duties And Responsibilities

The responsibilities of these positions require appearances before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) and on occasion, in the State Appellate Courts. The City also has several Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs in operation and some attorneys will be required to handle mediation and arbitration for claims filed by city employees who are covered by ADR Agreements. The WCAB is a state administrative agency with exclusive jurisdiction over disputed employee claims for benefits for injuries arising out of employment. Pre-trial discovery and appellate processes often accompany these cases. 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:

• A least two years of experience practicing in California workers' compensation law;
• Familiarity with medical terms and the ability to analyze medical reports and diagnostic records;
• Familiarity with WCAB rules and regulations and hearing procedures;
• An understanding of the California disability rating system;
• Attorneys must be willing and able to handle a case load that requires travel throughout Southern California for court appearances, as well as perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience practicing in California’s workers’ compensation law of four years or more;
• Demonstrated excellent research and writing skills in complex areas of law;
• Familiarity with ADR programs and the ability to represent the City in mediation and arbitration in ADR claims;
• Ability to deal effectively with public officials, personnel from many City Departments, and members of the public;
• Strong oral communication skills; and
• Appellate experience.

Required For Application

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample - A Petition for Reconsideration, Trial Brief or Petition for Writ of Review are preferred.

Current Location

The Workers Compensation Division is located at 700 East Temple Street, Room 220, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney.

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

Current employees selected for this assignment will be placed through a lateral transfer and retain their current classification, unless otherwise determined by the City Attorney in the exercise of the appointing authority.

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 .

Conflict-of-Interest

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

Contact

Questions? Please email [e-mail].

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 [phone].