Deputy City Attorney II/III

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office • Ladwp, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices, providing high-caliber legal services to the City of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Water and Power (LADWP) Division acts as General Counsel to the Board of Water & Power Commissioners, its officers, and employees, handling legal representation, counsel, advice, and litigation related to LADWP operations. The Procurement, Construction and Real Estate Group within this division represents LADWP in transactional and litigation matters related to public contracting, procurement, construction, and real estate. This role specifically focuses on drafting and reviewing contracts, including bid/proposal packages, for LADWP.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California.
• At least five years of relevant legal experience, including negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to draft clear, concise pleadings and motions and argue persuasively before courts, administrative hearing boards, and other tribunals.
• Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with civil litigation.
• Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and advice on all aspects of public contracting, procurement, and competitive bidding for LADWP.
• Review, edit, draft, and negotiate procurement contracts and professional services agreements.
• Draft bid solicitations, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications.
• Prepare advisory opinions or legal memoranda on procurement and contracting issues.
• Litigate or assist in the litigation of cases or writ proceedings involving contract and procurement disputes.
• Advise on project management issues, including contract administration and interpretation during negotiations and performance.
• Draft ordinances relating to procurement and contracting requirements.
• Advise on enhancing the overall efficiency of the procurement and contracting process.

Benefits

• Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) which includes mandatory employee pension contributions through payroll deduction.
• The City also contributes toward the employee’s retirement benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed