Deputy City Attorney I/II

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office • Los Angeles City Hall - East, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

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 of Los Angeles with high-caliber legal services, including prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, leading criminal justice reform, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits, and bringing civil enforcement actions. The Workers’ Compensation Division specifically defends the City of Los Angeles in industrial injury claims litigated before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) and represents the City in workers’ compensation cases filed by City employees. The office is committed to integrity, accountability, and transparency, seeking collaborative team players who understand the importance of their mission in making a positive impact.

Requirements

• License to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California.
• At least two years of experience practicing in California workers' compensation law.
• Familiarity with medical terms and the ability to analyze medical reports and diagnostic records.
• Familiarity with WCAB rules and regulations and hearing procedures.
• Understanding of the California disability rating system.
• Willingness and ability to handle a caseload that requires travel throughout Southern California for court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Appearances before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
• Appearances in the State Appellate Courts on occasion.
• Handle mediation and arbitration for claims filed by city employees covered by Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Agreements.
• Conduct pre-trial discovery.
• Handle appellate processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) participation, including mandatory employee pension contributions.
• City contribution towards employee's retirement benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level