Labor Relations

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office•Lawa, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Airports Division acts as General Counsel to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), its officers and employees, and the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board). LAWA is the governing body for Los Angeles International and Van Nuys General Aviation Airports. The Division is currently comprised of twenty (20) attorneys and eleven (11) support staff members. Attorneys in the Division handle a wide variety of litigation and transactional matters. This representation includes litigation and advice concerning contract and lease disputes, condemnation, employment-sworn and non-sworn, environmental, insurance, land use, noise, nuisance, personal injury, landlord-tenant disputes, First Amendment rights, and federal regulatory (FAA) matters. The attorneys also assist LAWA in negotiating and drafting numerous documents, including contracts, leases, licenses, permits, construction contracts, and concession agreements.

Requirements

A valid license to practice law in all of the courts within the State of California.
At least three years of relevant legal experience.
Excellent writing and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with public officials, non-attorney department employees and members of the public.
Strong oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize, and concurrently complete multiple assignments.
Ability to work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience in both state and federal courts and/or administrative agencies.
Knowledge of labor and employment law is strongly preferred.
Command of administrative law, such as arbitrations or other hearings is strongly preferred.
Experience and ability in dealing with governmental agencies and public officials.
Experience in resolving and advising on complex and/or sensitive matters.
Experience with municipal law (including the Ralph M. Brown Act, Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Public Records Act, and Public Employee Relations Board).
Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental executive management and personnel, as well as members of the public.

Responsibilities

Providing legal advice to various levels of LAWA management and to the Board in employment as well as employee relations and labor matters.
Providing advice, and assist with advocacy and workplace violence prevention matters, as well as other related duties as assigned.
Handling and/or overseeing litigation as well as administrative cases involving LAWA.
Handling advisory requests from LAWA and proactively advising on labor and employment matters.