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Los Angeles City Attorney

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>About Us</b></p>
<p>The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.</p>
<p>Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.
</p><p>We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.</p>
</div>
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>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 (21) 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.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties and Responsibilities
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><div>The selected attorney/attorneys will be responsible for providing legal advice to various levels of LAWA management and to the Board encompassing all phases of a municipal/airport/business law practice. This may range from advising LAWA management regarding the business structure of a project, the bidding and negotiation process, and into the contract administration and performance of any Agreement, including, but not limited to, any claims and litigation that arise therefrom.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><div>Applicants for this position must have a valid license to practice law in all of the courts within the State of California. Additional requirements include:</div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
At least three years of relevant advisory and transactional experience is required including negotiating, drafting, and advising clients in a municipal/airport/business law environment.</li><li>
Excellent writing and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with public officials, non-attorney department employees and members of the public.</li><li>
Strong oral communication skills.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Desired Qualifications</b></div><div><ul><li>
Litigation experience in both state and federal courts and/or administrative agencies.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Requirements for Application</b></div><ul><li>
Cover Letter</li><li>
Resume</li><li>
Candidates are required to submit two recent writing samples personally composed.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Current Location</b></div><div>
The Division is located at Los Angeles International Airport at 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California 90045. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Probation</b></div><div>
Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil Service) will be subject to a two year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successfully completing this probationary period will result in tenure with the office.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Classification</b></div><div>
Internal applicants: Placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Application and Deadline</b></div><div>
Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply online.</div><div></div><div><br>
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Position will remain open until filled.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Conflict-of-Interest</b></div><div>
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Contact</b></div><p>
Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.</p><div></div><div><br>
AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE Il OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AT (213) 978-7160.</div></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p>AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE Il OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AT (213) 978-7160.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Deputy City Attorney II

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>About Us</b></p>
<p>The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.</p>
<p>Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.
</p><p>We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.</p>
</div>
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>The Public Pensions General Counsel Division serves as general counsel to the three Los Angeles City retirement plans, which cumulatively invest more than $70 billion in trust funds and administer retirement and healthcare benefits as fiduciaries for City retirees and their beneficiaries. Division attorneys work closely with the pension boards of commissioners (Boards), executive management, and staff of the Los Angeles City Employees&rsquo; Retirement System (LACERS), the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension plan (LAFPP), and the Water and Power Employees&rsquo; Retirement Plan (WPERP).</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties and Responsibilities
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><div>Division attorneys:</div><div>
 (1) advise on complex and diverse areas of law including fiduciary and ethical duties, conflicts of interest, the California Public Records Act, the Ralph M. Brown Act, California and federal constitutional law, plan benefits and administration, interpretation of City Charter and Administrative Code provisions, real estate and investment transactions, securities law, trust, probate, and family law, tax law, health care law, and data privacy and cybersecurity law;</div><div>
(2) draft contracts, City legislation, and administrative policies;</div><div>
(3) represent the plans in litigation, including defending against petitions for writs of mandamus and civil lawsuits challenging Board actions and affirmatively prosecuting securities fraud and corporate derivative actions;</div><div>
(4) regularly participate in commission and committee meetings, including presenting in open and closed session, providing Board education on legal topics, and assisting the Boards to conduct disability retirement hearings; and</div><div>
(5) assist the plans to serve their members by resolving legal issues and reviewing documents that affect members&rsquo; retirement benefits, including trust, dissolution, and probate documents. Attorneys also supervise and partner with specialized outside counsel on real estate, investment, tax compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, fiduciary, and securities litigation matters.</div><div></div><div><br>
Division attorneys have opportunities to participate in public pension attorney educational conferences on both state and national levels and to pursue professional development courses and continuing legal education.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><div>License to practice law in the State of California, at least three years&rsquo; experience in civil trial practice, including mediation/arbitration and actual trial experience, in the California Superior Court (both limited and unlimited jurisdictions), knowledge of the California Government Code and its application to public entities; an understanding of government claims procedures; and at least one year&rsquo;s experience advising clients on non-litigation matters.</div><div></div><div><br>
. Additional requirements include:</div><ul><li>
Excellent research and writing skills</li><li>
Strong verbal communication and advocacy skills, comfortable public speaking and presenting</li><li>
Confidence and competence using essential technology, including Office 365, Adobe, calendaring and teleconferencing platforms, and other collaborative applications</li><li>
Ability to work effectively and professionally with public officials, including appointed and elected officers</li><li>
Enthusiasm for engaging collaboratively and respectfully across City departments and with diverse pension plan stakeholders, including employee groups, community representatives, expert consultants, public safety officers, and first responders</li><li>
Familiarity with California municipal law, including the California Public Records Act and the Ralph M. Brown Act, experience in any of the practice areas described above</li><li>
Demonstrated capacity to solve problems creatively and independently</li><li>
Ability to use discretion and sound judgment to resolve sensitive issues and handle confidential information</li><li>
Commitment to the shared values of the Public Pensions General Counsel Division, including integrity, empathy, outstanding client service, innovation, and teamwork.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Requirements for Application</b></div><ul><li>
Cover Letter</li><li>
Resume</li><li>
Candidates are required to submit two (2) writing samples personally composed by the applicant in the last three (3) years. The first writing sample should be a brief or motion demonstrating the applicant&rsquo;s advocacy skills. The second writing sample should be a research memorandum objectively advising a client or supervisor on a complex legal question. Please redact any identifying attorney-client privileged information from the research memorandum.</li></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p>AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE Il OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AT (213) 978-7160.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Deputy City Attorney III

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>About Us</b></p>
<p>The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.</p>
<p>Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.
</p><p>We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.</p>
</div>
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Attorneys with the General Litigation Division defend the City of Los Angeles and its employees in civil tort litigation, particularly in personal injury and property damage actions. The cases involve allegations of dangerous condition of public property or negligence. The dangerous condition matters include roadway design, sewer backup, traffic engineering principles, trip and falls, and governmental immunities. The negligence matters primarily involve allegations of negligent driving by City employees that have resulted in traffic collisions. The primary venue for General Litigation is in Superior Courts throughout Los Angeles County as well as surrounding counties, although some Federal Court litigation is involved.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties and Responsibilities
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><ul><li>The attorneys in this position are responsible for their own case intake, filing initial pleadings, motion work, discovery, settlement conferences, expert discovery and trial;</li><li>
The attorney must be willing and able to conduct trials alone or with co-counsel;</li><li>
Substantial knowledge of medical conditions is required since many matters involve catastrophic injuries; and</li><li>
Other related duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><ul><li><div>Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include:</div></li><li>
Five (5) years criminal or civil trial experience, or general litigation experience;A sincere desire to vigorously litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages;</li><li>
Strong verbal communication and writing skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.</li></ul><div><b>
Desirable qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Experience in representing governmental entities in Tort Litigation.</li><li>
Ability to interact with public officials, city departments as well as the public.</li><li>
Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology.</li></ul><div><b>
Requirements for Application</b></div><ul><li>
Cover Letter</li><li>
Resume</li><li>
Two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Current Location</b></div><div>
City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Probation</b></div><p>
Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two year probationary period will result in tenure with the office.</p><p><b>
Classification</b><br>
 Internal applicants: Placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
Application and Deadline</b></div><div>
Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/</div><div>
to apply online.</div><div></div><div><br>
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Position will remain open until filled.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Conflict-of-Interest</b></div><div>
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Contact</b></div><div>
Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.</div></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p>AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE Il OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AT (213) 978-7160.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

<p>The Public Pensions General Counsel Division serves as general counsel to the three Los Angeles City retirement plans, which cumulatively invest more than $70 billion in trust funds and administer retirement and healthcare benefits as fiduciaries for City retirees and their beneficiaries. Division attorneys work closely with the pension boards of commissioners (Boards), executive management, and staff of the Los Angeles City Employees&rsquo; Retirement System (LACERS), the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension plan (LAFPP), and the Water and Power Employees&rsquo; Retirement Plan (WPERP).<br/></p><p><b>EXAMPLE OF DUTIES</b><br/><b>Division attorneys:</b> (1) advise on complex and diverse areas of law including fiduciary and ethical duties, conflicts of interest, the California Public Records Act, the Ralph M. Brown Act, California and federal constitutional law, plan benefits and administration, interpretation of City Charter and Administrative Code provisions, real estate and investment transactions, securities law, trust, probate, and family law, tax law, health care law, and data privacy and cybersecurity law; (2) draft contracts, City legislation, and administrative policies; (3) represent the plans in litigation, including defending against petitions for writs of mandamus and civil lawsuits challenging Board actions and affirmatively prosecuting securities fraud and corporate derivative actions; (4) regularly participate in commission and committee meetings, including presenting in open and closed session, providing Board education on legal topics, and assisting the Boards to conduct disability retirement hearings; and (5) assist the plans to serve their members by resolving legal issues and reviewing documents that affect members&rsquo; retirement benefits, including trust, dissolution, and probate documents. Attorneys also supervise and partner with specialized outside counsel on real estate, investment, tax compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, fiduciary, and securities litigation matters. Division attorneys have opportunities to participate in public pension attorney educational conferences on both state and national levels and to pursue professional development courses and continuing legal education.<br/></p><p>Benefits:<br/></p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person<br/></p>

Deputy City Attorney III (Public Pension)

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Deputy City Attorney III (Public Pension)