Deputy City Attorney II/III

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

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney has an immediate opening in the Real Property Division of the Real Estate Branch for an attorney experienced in real property transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development. The division advises the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on matters concerning the City’s ownership, acquisition, disposition, and use of real property. It negotiates and drafts real estate documents and litigates disputes involving matters such as direct and inverse condemnation, property damage, unlawful detainer, landlord-tenant issues, and quiet title actions. The attorney will advise on real property matters, draft and negotiate transactional documents, and work with City departments to complete transactions. The position also includes advising departments, staff, and officials; appearing at commission, committee, and City Council meetings; and collaborating with other attorneys and support staff in the division and across the Office. Other related duties may be assigned. The position requires regular onsite work. It may be eligible for up to two telework days per week after three months of employment, subject to satisfactory performance, operational needs, and management approval. The current location is City Hall East in Los Angeles, but assignment may be at any Office location. This exempt, non-Civil-Service appointment is subject to a two-year probationary period. Employees participate in LACERS, with mandatory employee pension contributions and a City contribution toward the retirement benefit.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
At least three years of practice negotiating and drafting contracts.
Strong legal, analytical, written and oral communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
Submit a cover letter and resume.
Submit two recent writing samples personally authored within the last two years.

Nice To Haves

Experience with real estate law, including leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development.
Experience with government agencies, government boards or commissions, elected officials, public or court hearings, and litigation.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice concerning real property matters.
Draft and negotiate real estate transactional documents, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, right-of-entry permits, and easements.
Work collaboratively with City departments to consummate real estate transactions.
Advise City departments, staff, and officials on a broad range of real estate matters.
Appear at commission, committee, and City Council meetings.
Work closely with litigation and advice attorneys and support staff in the Real Property Division and across the Office.
Perform other related duties as assigned.