Deputy City Attorney II/III

Lacbaresourcehub; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

City Attorney's Office, City of Los Angeles, seeks an attorney to advise the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department and related units. The role includes staffingo public meetings under the Brown Act and ensuring contracts and RFPs comply with laws and best practices.

Applicants must have a California license with at least four years of legal experience, strong research/writing skills, and the ability to work independently and with public officials. Telework up to 2 days/week may be available.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in the practice of law.
• Familiarity with the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act.
• Familiarity with public contracting laws and contracting best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and public officials.
• Excellent research and writing skills in complex areas of the law.
• Ability to work efficiently and make decisions practically and independently.
• Strong oral communication skills; and
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department and related units on legal matters.
• Staff and provide counsel during public meetings under the Brown Act.
• Assist with contracts and RFPs to ensure legal compliance and best practices.
• Advise client departments, commissions, programs and initiatives; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Brown Act

Public Records Act

Public contracting laws

Research & writing

Oral communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Collaboration

Job description

Attorneys in the Community Investment & Equity Division serve as general counsel to various City departments, including the Community Investment Department, the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, and the Department on Disability. In addition, the Division advises the City Council's Civil Rights, Immigration, Social Services, and Neighborhoods Committee, and numerous Brown Act and other bodies, including the Commission on Civil Rights, the Commission on the Status of Women, the Human Relations Commission, the Domestic Violence Alliance, and the Workforce Development Board. As they provide general counsel services, Division attorneys also develop expertise responsive to each client's unique mission to serve some of the City's most vulnerable communities and address policy issues related to economic and workforce development. The Division, which includes the Office's Equity Officer, works closely with its assigned City departments, various other departments, and colleagues throughout the Office, including the Equity Panel, to help ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws and promote equity and inclusion for all.

The attorney assigned to this position will primarily advise the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department. This position includes supporting the Department generally, and its Civil Rights Enforcement and Office of Racial Equity operations. The assigned attorney will also be expected to staff and provide counsel during public meetings subject to the Brown Act and may also be required to appear before the City Council and oversight committees. The assigned attorney will also assist the Division in ensuring that contracts and RFPs are legally compliant and conform to best contracting practices and assist other Division attorneys in advising the client departments, commissions, programs and initiatives, along with other duties assigned by the Division supervisor.

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

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in the practice of law;
• Familiarity with the requirements of the Brown Act and theCalifornia Public Records Act;
• Familiarity with public contracting laws and contracting best practices;
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and public officials;
• Excellent research and writing skills in complex areas of the law;
• Ability to work efficiently and make decisions practically and independently;
• Strong oral communication skills; and
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience providing legal advice to public agencies and/or regulatory agencies, and public officials;
• Experience with federal grant programs, contracting, and compliance;
• Experience in drafting local ordinances and administrative regulations;
• Experience with administrative and quasi-judicial hearings; and

• Desire to work with a relatively new, fast-paced, and innovative public-facing division.

Requirements for Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Candidates are required to submit two writing samples, which may include a recent brief, report, or legal research memo.

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.

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.

Telework

This position may qualify for up to 2 days of telework per week.

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.

Annual Salary Range

Deputy City Attorney II: $135,636 - $198,297

Deputy City Attorney III: $175,642 - $256,803

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 Conflict-of-Interest Code.

Contact

Questions? Please email [e-mail].