Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney II/III
Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Deputy City Attorney II/III
Join the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, one of the nation’s largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office delivers high‑caliber legal services ranging from criminal prosecution to civil enforcement and public policy advocacy.
About Us Guided by a commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency, we pursue a positive impact through collaborative teamwork and innovative leadership.
Position Overview The ACe Unit enforces administrative citations for issues such as nuisance properties, tenant harassment, and improper short‑term rentals. As Deputy City Attorney II/III, you will provide legal support for the Tenant Harassment Program, advocate for tenants, investigate harassment cases under housing laws, support enforcement prosecutions, and advise the Mayor, LAHD, and the City Council on program guidance and priorities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Advocate for tenants in tenant‐anti‑harassment matters.
Investigate harassment cases through rent code and housing code lenses.
Support enforcement of criminal prosecution functions.
Provide recommendations to the Mayor, LAHD, and Council on program guidelines, priorities, and expenditures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California.
Excellent oral communication skills and effective oral advocacy.
Demonstrated ability to interact tactfully with the public, law enforcement, and the court system.
Strong research and writing skills.
Additional Beneficial Qualifications
Minimum three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Experience with cannabis laws, nuisance abatement, code enforcement, and other regulatory matters.
Understanding of evidentiary issues and hearing/trial strategy in criminal or civil contexts.
Experience with electronic databases and the digital presentation of evidence.
Experience with Business and Professions Code section 17200 and other civil enforcement causes of action.
Legal research skills.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Resume
Summary of Qualifications
Two recent writing samples (within the last two years).
Additional Information Initial placement will be at City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, with potential assignment to any location of the Office.
Appointment is exempt and subject to a two‑year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter; successful completion leads to tenure.
The position is available for internal applicants as a lateral transfer; classification remains unchanged.
Contact: atty.recruit@lacity.org. This position is Category 1 under the Conflict‑of‑Interest Code.
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.
Interested candidates should apply online:
governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ . Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. The position will remain open until filled.
Location: Torrance, CA. Salary: $10,692.00 – $12,296.00.
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About Us Guided by a commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency, we pursue a positive impact through collaborative teamwork and innovative leadership.
Position Overview The ACe Unit enforces administrative citations for issues such as nuisance properties, tenant harassment, and improper short‑term rentals. As Deputy City Attorney II/III, you will provide legal support for the Tenant Harassment Program, advocate for tenants, investigate harassment cases under housing laws, support enforcement prosecutions, and advise the Mayor, LAHD, and the City Council on program guidance and priorities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Advocate for tenants in tenant‐anti‑harassment matters.
Investigate harassment cases through rent code and housing code lenses.
Support enforcement of criminal prosecution functions.
Provide recommendations to the Mayor, LAHD, and Council on program guidelines, priorities, and expenditures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California.
Excellent oral communication skills and effective oral advocacy.
Demonstrated ability to interact tactfully with the public, law enforcement, and the court system.
Strong research and writing skills.
Additional Beneficial Qualifications
Minimum three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Experience with cannabis laws, nuisance abatement, code enforcement, and other regulatory matters.
Understanding of evidentiary issues and hearing/trial strategy in criminal or civil contexts.
Experience with electronic databases and the digital presentation of evidence.
Experience with Business and Professions Code section 17200 and other civil enforcement causes of action.
Legal research skills.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Resume
Summary of Qualifications
Two recent writing samples (within the last two years).
Additional Information Initial placement will be at City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, with potential assignment to any location of the Office.
Appointment is exempt and subject to a two‑year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter; successful completion leads to tenure.
The position is available for internal applicants as a lateral transfer; classification remains unchanged.
Contact: atty.recruit@lacity.org. This position is Category 1 under the Conflict‑of‑Interest Code.
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.
Interested candidates should apply online:
governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ . Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. The position will remain open until filled.
Location: Torrance, CA. Salary: $10,692.00 – $12,296.00.
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