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 is seeking an experienced litigator for its Business & Complex Litigation Division. The Division handles complex litigation across a broad range of practice areas involving City policies and practices, including civil rights, the Americans with Disabilities Act, constitutional challenges to City ordinances, class actions, contract and business disputes, and other civil litigation against the City, its departments, and personnel.

The attorney will primarily defend complex and sophisticated civil litigation in state and federal courts, including a variety of constitutional and statutory claims on behalf of City departments and personnel. The role involves preparing cases for trial and handling all pretrial phases, including law and motion, depositions, discovery, and mediation.

The position requires regular onsite work and may qualify for up to two days of telework per week. The current location is City Hall East in Los Angeles, but assignment may be at any location within Los Angeles County. Appointment to this exempt, non-Civil-Service position is subject to a two-year probationary period. Employees participate in the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System, 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.
• At least five years of active civil litigation practice in California and federal courts.
• Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public.
• Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law.
• Sincere desire to vigorously and ethically litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages.
• Strong oral communication and advocacy skills.
• Sound judgment and strong organizational skills.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and two recent writing samples personally authored within the last two years.

Nice To Haves

• Significant civil litigation experience, especially involving civil rights, statutory and constitutional challenges, and complex business disputes.
• Class action, judicial clerkship, or appellate experience.

Responsibilities

• Defend complex and sophisticated civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Defend against constitutional and statutory claims on behalf of City departments and personnel.
• Prepare cases for trial.
• Handle pretrial litigation, including law and motion, depositions, discovery, and mediation.
• Work effectively with public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public.

Benefits

• Participation in the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), including a City contribution toward the employee’s retirement benefit.
• Up to two days of telework per week may be available.

What This Job Offers

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