Deputy City Attorney III

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal law office in California seeks an experienced attorney to represent the City of Los Angeles in civil tort litigation. Applicants must possess a California law license and five years of trial experience. Responsibilities include case intake, filing pleadings, and conducting trials. Strong communication skills and knowledge of medical conditions are key. This attorney may handle trials alone or with co-counsel. Join us to make a significant impact in municipal law with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of criminal or civil trial experience or general litigation experience.
• A sincere desire to vigorously litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages.
• Substantial knowledge of medical conditions since many matters involve catastrophic injuries.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for case intake, filing pleadings, and conducting trials.
• Must be willing to conduct trials alone or with co-counsel.
• Handle discovery, settlement conferences, and expert discovery.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong writing skills

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Education

License to practice law in California

Job 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 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

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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

Desirable qualifications

• 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.

Requirements for Application

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

Supplemental Information

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.

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

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

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/

To apply online.

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Position will remain open until filled.

Conflict-of-Interest

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

Contact

Questions? Please email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE II 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].