Deputy City Attorney II/III

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

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is a large municipal law office providing legal services to the City of Los Angeles, including advice to City departments, criminal prosecution, civil defense, and civil enforcement. Attorneys in the Community Investment & Equity Division serve as general counsel to City departments and advise City Council committees, commissions, boards, and other public bodies. The Division works with departments and colleagues across the Office to support compliance with anti-discrimination laws and promote equity and inclusion.

The attorney in this position will primarily advise the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, supporting the Department generally and its Civil Rights Enforcement and Office of Racial Equity operations. The role also includes advising at public meetings subject to the Brown Act, potentially appearing before the City Council and oversight committees, reviewing contracts and RFPs for legal compliance and contracting best practices, and assisting Division attorneys with advice to client departments, commissions, programs, and initiatives. Other duties may be assigned by the Division supervisor.

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. The position is exempt and non-Civil-Service, with a two-year probationary period. Employees participate in the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System.

Requirements

• Be licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California.
• Have a minimum of four years of experience practicing law.
• Be familiar with the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act.
• Be familiar with public contracting laws and contracting best practices.
• Demonstrate problem-solving ability.
• Work effectively and professionally with colleagues and public officials.
• Have excellent research and writing skills in complex areas of law.
• Work efficiently and make decisions practically and independently.
• Have strong oral communication skills.
• Have strong analytical and reasoning abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing legal advice to public agencies, regulatory agencies, and/or public officials.
• Experience with federal grant programs, contracting, and compliance.
• Experience drafting local ordinances and administrative regulations.
• Experience with administrative and quasi-judicial hearings.
• Desire to work with a relatively new, fast-paced, and innovative public-facing division.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, including its Civil Rights Enforcement and Office of Racial Equity operations.
• Provide counsel and staff public meetings subject to the Brown Act.
• Appear before the City Council and oversight committees as required.
• Help ensure contracts and requests for proposals are legally compliant and conform to best contracting practices.
• Assist other Division attorneys in advising client departments, commissions, programs, and initiatives.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Division supervisor.

Benefits

• Participation in the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), with mandatory employee pension contributions through payroll deduction and City contributions toward the employee’s retirement benefit.

What This Job Offers

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