Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney III
Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney 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 with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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 with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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
There is an immediate opening for a Deputy City Attorney in the Real Property Division of the Real Estate Branch for an experienced litigation attorney with experience handling real estate disputes including inverse condemnation, property damage, unlawful detainer, quiet title actions, and other real estate related claims. For current City Attorney employees this will be a lateral transfer.
As one of several Real Estate Branch teams, the Real Property Division litigates real estate disputes primarily relating to direct and inverse condemnation, property damage, unlawful detainer, landlord-tenant, and quiet title actions. In addition, the Division provides legal advice and services to the Mayor, the City Council, and various City departments and staff on a broad range of real estate matters, including but not limited to issues relating to the City’s ownership, acquisition, disposition, and use of real property. These services include drafting leases, contracts, ordinances, and other transactional documents.
Duties And Responsibilities
The attorney assigned to this position will primarily litigate cases that fall within the scope of the Division’s practice area as described above. The position also includes advising City departments, staff, officials, and consultants on a broad range of real estate matters, appearing at various commission, committee, and City Council meetings, and the selected attorney will work closely with other attorneys and support staff in the Real Property Division.
Requirements
Minimum three years of civil litigation practice in California and/or Federal courts. Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. First-chair civil trial experience, including jury trials, is highly desired. Experience with inverse condemnation, eminent domain, property damage claims, title disputes, and landlord-tenant disputes is highly desired. Strong legal, analytical, written & oral communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
Requirements For Application
Cover Letter Resume Candidates are required to submit two recent writing samples, one of which should be a persuasive writing sample.
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. Successfully completing this 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
Interested candidates should go to: 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 atty.recruit@lacity.org .
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 (213) 978-7160. Seniority level
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Deputy City Attorney III
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Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Deputy City Attorney III
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Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney 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 with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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 with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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
There is an immediate opening for a Deputy City Attorney in the Real Property Division of the Real Estate Branch for an experienced litigation attorney with experience handling real estate disputes including inverse condemnation, property damage, unlawful detainer, quiet title actions, and other real estate related claims. For current City Attorney employees this will be a lateral transfer.
As one of several Real Estate Branch teams, the Real Property Division litigates real estate disputes primarily relating to direct and inverse condemnation, property damage, unlawful detainer, landlord-tenant, and quiet title actions. In addition, the Division provides legal advice and services to the Mayor, the City Council, and various City departments and staff on a broad range of real estate matters, including but not limited to issues relating to the City’s ownership, acquisition, disposition, and use of real property. These services include drafting leases, contracts, ordinances, and other transactional documents.
Duties And Responsibilities
The attorney assigned to this position will primarily litigate cases that fall within the scope of the Division’s practice area as described above. The position also includes advising City departments, staff, officials, and consultants on a broad range of real estate matters, appearing at various commission, committee, and City Council meetings, and the selected attorney will work closely with other attorneys and support staff in the Real Property Division.
Requirements
Minimum three years of civil litigation practice in California and/or Federal courts. Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. First-chair civil trial experience, including jury trials, is highly desired. Experience with inverse condemnation, eminent domain, property damage claims, title disputes, and landlord-tenant disputes is highly desired. Strong legal, analytical, written & oral communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
Requirements For Application
Cover Letter Resume Candidates are required to submit two recent writing samples, one of which should be a persuasive writing sample.
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. Successfully completing this 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
Interested candidates should go to: 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 atty.recruit@lacity.org .
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 (213) 978-7160. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Deputy City Attorney” roles.
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SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY or ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Deputy City Attorney III - DWP Civil Litigation
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