Los Angeles City Attorney's Office (CA)
Deputy City Attorney (Construction Law)
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
The 20 attorneys at the Airport Division act as legal counsel to the Department of Airports, also known as Los Angeles World Airports, and to the Board of Airport Commissioners relating to the airports owned and operated by the City. Attorneys in the division handle representation of the Department of Airports in a wide variety of areas, including lawsuits in state and federal court and appearances before administrative bodies such as the Civil Service Commission and the United States and California Departments of Transportation. This representation includes litigation concerning contract and lease disputes, direct condemnation, inverse condemnation, nuisance, personal injury, landlord-tenant disputes, First Amendment rights, and matters involving airport proprietor\'s rights. Attorneys also prepare many types of documents including leases, permits, reports, construction contracts, and concession agreements, and provide general counselor advice to Airport management on numerous issues. Responsibilities
The selected attorney will join a team focusing on engaging infrastructure projects to prepare the City\'s Airports for the World Cup and Olympics. Responsibilities include providing legal advice to the Department of Airports and Board of Airport Commissioners across all phases of the construction contracting process, from bidding and negotiations through contract administration and performance to claims and litigation. Specifically, duties include, without limitation: Assist with contract matters including construction bidding, drafting, reviewing and analyzing contract documents such as bid/proposal packages and bonds Enforce provisions of payment and performance bonds Assist in reviewing and processing construction claims and change orders Assist the Department of Airports in claims avoidance and resolution procedures, insurance, risk management, and bonding requirements Litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, and alternative dispute resolution, involving performance issues such as delay, construction defects, cost overruns, design errors, regulatory compliance, and related claims Defend imposition of stop notices Assist the Department of Airports on project management issues, including drafting contracts for a variety of airport needs, contract administration and interpretation during performance, negotiations, and documentation of disputes Qualifications
License to practice law in the courts of the State of California and the United States District Courts, as applicable Minimum of three (3) years of construction law experience Excellent writing and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with public officials, non-attorney proprietary department employees, personnel and the public Strong oral communication skills Requirements for Application
Cover Letter Resume Writing Sample personally authored in the last two years Telework
This position may qualify for up to two days of telework per week after three months of employment. Eligibility is based on performance and operational needs, and is not guaranteed. Location
The Airport Division is located at Los Angeles International Airport, One World Way, Room 104, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the City of Los Angeles. Probation
Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) 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
Interested candidates should go to the Government Jobs site to apply online: governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/. 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.
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The 20 attorneys at the Airport Division act as legal counsel to the Department of Airports, also known as Los Angeles World Airports, and to the Board of Airport Commissioners relating to the airports owned and operated by the City. Attorneys in the division handle representation of the Department of Airports in a wide variety of areas, including lawsuits in state and federal court and appearances before administrative bodies such as the Civil Service Commission and the United States and California Departments of Transportation. This representation includes litigation concerning contract and lease disputes, direct condemnation, inverse condemnation, nuisance, personal injury, landlord-tenant disputes, First Amendment rights, and matters involving airport proprietor\'s rights. Attorneys also prepare many types of documents including leases, permits, reports, construction contracts, and concession agreements, and provide general counselor advice to Airport management on numerous issues. Responsibilities
The selected attorney will join a team focusing on engaging infrastructure projects to prepare the City\'s Airports for the World Cup and Olympics. Responsibilities include providing legal advice to the Department of Airports and Board of Airport Commissioners across all phases of the construction contracting process, from bidding and negotiations through contract administration and performance to claims and litigation. Specifically, duties include, without limitation: Assist with contract matters including construction bidding, drafting, reviewing and analyzing contract documents such as bid/proposal packages and bonds Enforce provisions of payment and performance bonds Assist in reviewing and processing construction claims and change orders Assist the Department of Airports in claims avoidance and resolution procedures, insurance, risk management, and bonding requirements Litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, and alternative dispute resolution, involving performance issues such as delay, construction defects, cost overruns, design errors, regulatory compliance, and related claims Defend imposition of stop notices Assist the Department of Airports on project management issues, including drafting contracts for a variety of airport needs, contract administration and interpretation during performance, negotiations, and documentation of disputes Qualifications
License to practice law in the courts of the State of California and the United States District Courts, as applicable Minimum of three (3) years of construction law experience Excellent writing and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with public officials, non-attorney proprietary department employees, personnel and the public Strong oral communication skills Requirements for Application
Cover Letter Resume Writing Sample personally authored in the last two years Telework
This position may qualify for up to two days of telework per week after three months of employment. Eligibility is based on performance and operational needs, and is not guaranteed. Location
The Airport Division is located at Los Angeles International Airport, One World Way, Room 104, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the City of Los Angeles. Probation
Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) 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
Interested candidates should go to the Government Jobs site to apply online: governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/. 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.
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