Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney
Chief Assistant City Attorney
Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Chief Assistant City Attorney – Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney 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 seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.
Description
The Civil Litigation Branch is comprised of the following divisions: Business & Complex Litigation, General Litigation, Employment Litigation, Police Litigation, Civil Appeals, Claims and Risk Management, and Workers Compensation.
Responsibilities
Managing the legal affairs of the divisions within the Civil Litigation Branch, including the direct supervision of the managing attorneys of those units. Assisting with establishing office policies and ensuring uniform implementation of the goals, policies, and procedures of the Office. Coordinating the daily operations of the Civil Litigation Branch with the Branch’s managing attorneys and the Office’s Executive Management to ensure efficiency and staffing flexibility. Advising, as required, on case assessments and strategic and tactical litigation issues. Identifying potential conflicts of interest and/or other ethical issues, and ensuring adherence by all personnel of the Branch to the highest ethical standards. Identifying and implementing measures to reduce the Branch’s litigation costs and increase its efficiency. Establishing Civil Litigation Branch staffing priorities and assisting in the preparation of the annual budget. Preparing reports, statistics, surveys and budgetary recommendations concerning workload, personnel, equipment, facilities and significant accomplishments. Participating in the Office’s risk management efforts. Developing a litigation training program for the staff of the Civil Litigation Branch, in conjunction with the Branch’s managing attorneys and the Office’s training division. Oversight of outside counsel. Teaching, advising and counseling attorneys and staff regarding their performance; conferring with Executive Management to determine recommendations related to personnel actions.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a valid license to practice law in all California courts. Fifteen (15) years of civil litigation practice in California and federal courts. Substantial leadership and management experience relating to complex civil litigation, preferably in a government law office. Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills. Ability to handle multiple matters of significant importance, exercise prudent judgment with discretion, and maintain a professional demeanor.
Desired Qualifications
At least five years in a senior supervisory or executive role. Progressively responsible experience managing attorneys and professional staff, including performance management and employee development. Experience dealing with governmental agencies, elected officials, public officials, and individuals. Experience preparing budgets. Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter Resume Two recent writing samples personally composed in the last two years
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 (213) 978-7160.
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Chief Assistant City Attorney – Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney 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 seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.
Description
The Civil Litigation Branch is comprised of the following divisions: Business & Complex Litigation, General Litigation, Employment Litigation, Police Litigation, Civil Appeals, Claims and Risk Management, and Workers Compensation.
Responsibilities
Managing the legal affairs of the divisions within the Civil Litigation Branch, including the direct supervision of the managing attorneys of those units. Assisting with establishing office policies and ensuring uniform implementation of the goals, policies, and procedures of the Office. Coordinating the daily operations of the Civil Litigation Branch with the Branch’s managing attorneys and the Office’s Executive Management to ensure efficiency and staffing flexibility. Advising, as required, on case assessments and strategic and tactical litigation issues. Identifying potential conflicts of interest and/or other ethical issues, and ensuring adherence by all personnel of the Branch to the highest ethical standards. Identifying and implementing measures to reduce the Branch’s litigation costs and increase its efficiency. Establishing Civil Litigation Branch staffing priorities and assisting in the preparation of the annual budget. Preparing reports, statistics, surveys and budgetary recommendations concerning workload, personnel, equipment, facilities and significant accomplishments. Participating in the Office’s risk management efforts. Developing a litigation training program for the staff of the Civil Litigation Branch, in conjunction with the Branch’s managing attorneys and the Office’s training division. Oversight of outside counsel. Teaching, advising and counseling attorneys and staff regarding their performance; conferring with Executive Management to determine recommendations related to personnel actions.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a valid license to practice law in all California courts. Fifteen (15) years of civil litigation practice in California and federal courts. Substantial leadership and management experience relating to complex civil litigation, preferably in a government law office. Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills. Ability to handle multiple matters of significant importance, exercise prudent judgment with discretion, and maintain a professional demeanor.
Desired Qualifications
At least five years in a senior supervisory or executive role. Progressively responsible experience managing attorneys and professional staff, including performance management and employee development. Experience dealing with governmental agencies, elected officials, public officials, and individuals. Experience preparing budgets. Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter Resume Two recent writing samples personally composed in the last two years
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 (213) 978-7160.
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