The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY III - GENERAL LITIGATION
The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY III
GENERAL LITIGATION
CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH
Salary Range $163,887 - $239,618
About Us
The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. It has more than 1,000 legal professionals, including more than 500 attorneys. The City Attorney is the Chief Counsel to the City and the Chief Prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles. The Office provides a wide range of legal services, prosecutes criminal misdemeanors, plays a leading role in criminal justice reform, advises on homelessness initiatives, defends civil lawsuits and claims, and brings civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California. Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, service and accountability, 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
Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. 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; and 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. 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
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.
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The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. It has more than 1,000 legal professionals, including more than 500 attorneys. The City Attorney is the Chief Counsel to the City and the Chief Prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles. The Office provides a wide range of legal services, prosecutes criminal misdemeanors, plays a leading role in criminal justice reform, advises on homelessness initiatives, defends civil lawsuits and claims, and brings civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California. Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, service and accountability, 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
Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. 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; and 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. 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
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.
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