Los Angeles City Attorney's Office (CA)
Deputy City Attorney II/III
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office (CA), Temecula, California, United States, 92591
Overview
The Community Law Corps (CLC) focuses on reducing blight and improving the quality of life in Los Angeles neighborhoods. CLC staff work with community stakeholders, government agencies and law enforcement to identify both chronic and emerging issues and use creative problem solving, diverse resources and civil remedies to resolve issues. The Deputy City Attorneys assigned to this Division work closely with the Supervisor to implement both preventative and proactive measures to address nuisance situations, locations and issues. This includes completing legal research to ascertain property ownership; addressing legal issues related to entry, enforcement and prevention; and establishing inter- and intra-governmental task forces and collaborations. CLC identifies emerging issues, works with appropriate City Attorney staff to write or amend ordinances and laws, and assists the public with navigating City bureaucracy. Responsibilities
Assist the Division in implementing preventative and proactive measures to address nuisance situations, locations and issues. Complete legal research to ascertain property ownership and analyze legal issues related to entry, enforcement and prevention. Establish inter- and intra-governmental task forces and collaborations. Identify emerging issues and work with City Attorney staff to write or amend ordinances and laws. Assist the public with navigating City bureaucracy. Qualifications
Minimum three (3) years of experience practicing law in California Courts; Strong written and oral communication and problem-solving skills; Experience working effectively with governmental agencies, public officials, law enforcement, and members of the public; Ability to collaborate with and coordinate non-prosecutorial responses, both within our office and with other city agencies; Ability to manage cases, problems and projects with minimal supervision; Knowledge of the legal and administrative remedies available to resolve quality of life problems; Experience with crime prevention and problem-solving strategies to address public safety concerns. Desired Qualifications
Experience in drafting local ordinances and knowledge of the Los Angeles City Charter; Background in Housing, Land Use, Criminal Law and/or Civil Litigation; Requirements for Application
Cover Letter Resume Candidates are required to submit one recent writing sample personally composed.
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The Community Law Corps (CLC) focuses on reducing blight and improving the quality of life in Los Angeles neighborhoods. CLC staff work with community stakeholders, government agencies and law enforcement to identify both chronic and emerging issues and use creative problem solving, diverse resources and civil remedies to resolve issues. The Deputy City Attorneys assigned to this Division work closely with the Supervisor to implement both preventative and proactive measures to address nuisance situations, locations and issues. This includes completing legal research to ascertain property ownership; addressing legal issues related to entry, enforcement and prevention; and establishing inter- and intra-governmental task forces and collaborations. CLC identifies emerging issues, works with appropriate City Attorney staff to write or amend ordinances and laws, and assists the public with navigating City bureaucracy. Responsibilities
Assist the Division in implementing preventative and proactive measures to address nuisance situations, locations and issues. Complete legal research to ascertain property ownership and analyze legal issues related to entry, enforcement and prevention. Establish inter- and intra-governmental task forces and collaborations. Identify emerging issues and work with City Attorney staff to write or amend ordinances and laws. Assist the public with navigating City bureaucracy. Qualifications
Minimum three (3) years of experience practicing law in California Courts; Strong written and oral communication and problem-solving skills; Experience working effectively with governmental agencies, public officials, law enforcement, and members of the public; Ability to collaborate with and coordinate non-prosecutorial responses, both within our office and with other city agencies; Ability to manage cases, problems and projects with minimal supervision; Knowledge of the legal and administrative remedies available to resolve quality of life problems; Experience with crime prevention and problem-solving strategies to address public safety concerns. Desired Qualifications
Experience in drafting local ordinances and knowledge of the Los Angeles City Charter; Background in Housing, Land Use, Criminal Law and/or Civil Litigation; Requirements for Application
Cover Letter Resume Candidates are required to submit one recent writing sample personally composed.
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