Deputy City Attorney II - General Litigation

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office (CA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal office in Los Angeles seeks an attorney for the General Litigation Division. The role involves defending the city in civil tort litigation, requiring strong trial experience, communication skills, and a license to practice law in California. Ideal candidates will have a passion for litigation and the ability to handle complex cases involving personal injury and property damage.

Qualifications

• Five years of criminal or civil trial experience required.
• Desire to vigorously litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for case intake, pleadings, motion work, and trials.
• Must conduct trials alone or with co-counsel.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Writing skills

Sound judgment

Education

License to practice law in California

Job description

Attorneys with the General Litigation Division defend the City of Los Angeles and its employees in civil tort litigation, particularly in personal injury and property damage actions. The cases involve allegations of dangerous condition of public property or negligence. The dangerous condition matters include roadway design, sewer backup, traffic engineering principles, trip and falls, and governmental immunities. The negligence matters primarily involve allegations of negligent driving by City employees that have resulted in traffic collisions. The primary venue for General Litigation is in Superior Courts throughout Los Angeles County as well as surrounding counties, although some Federal Court litigation is involved.

• The attorneys in this position are responsible for their own case intake, filing initial pleadings, motion work, discovery, settlement conferences, expert discovery and trial;
• The attorney must be willing and able to conduct trials alone or with co-counsel;
• Substantial knowledge of medical conditions is required since many matters involve catastrophic injuries; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

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 (5) years criminal or civil trial experience, or general litigation experience;
• A sincere desire to vigorously litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages; and
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.

The following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Experience in representing governmental entities in Tort Litigation.
• Ability to interact with public officials, city departments as well as the public.
• Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology.

Writing Sample

Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years.

Requirements for Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years.

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 (5) years criminal or civil trial experience, or general litigation experience;
• A sincere desire to vigorously litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages; and
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.

The following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Experience in representing governmental entities in Tort Litigation.
• Ability to interact with public officials, city departments as well as the public.
• Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology.

Writing Sample

Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years.

Conflict of Interest

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

Contact

Questions? Please [e-mail].