About UsThe 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 of Los Angeles (“City”) with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform to 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.Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.DescriptionThe Employment Litigation Division defends City departments and individual City employees in employment litigation brought by current and former employees. The Division’s practice has a strong focus on public safety employees (Police and Fire); however, the work includes a variety of cases from many City departments.Most of the litigation involves California state law employment theories, especially those arising under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) and Labor Code § 1102.5 (the whistleblower statute). However, a working knowledge of labor law and theories in federal employment litigation is helpful in analyzing the cases. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe selected attorney will be responsible for:Representing the City in all phases of trial level labor and employment litigation;Presenting recommendations to City Council and attendant bodies;Meeting with high ranking appointed and elected City employees and officials;Analyzing legal liability and damages at all phases of litigation;Law and motion preparation and argument;Creating and implementing a case handling and litigation strategy from inception of litigation through trial; andOther related duties as assignedRequirementsApplicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include:Significant jury trial experience (civil or criminal) to verdict;At least three years of litigation practice in California Superior Court or United States District Court;Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law; Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel and members of the public;Strong analytical and reasoning skills, good judgment, and a strong work ethic; andStrong oral communication and advocacy skills. Requirements for Application Cover LetterResumeList of jury trialsCurrent LocationCity Hall, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney. Work Location and ParkingThis position requires regular onsite work. Employer-provided parking is limited and may not be available for this classification. Employees may be responsible for securing and paying for parking at nearby facilities.Applicants are encouraged to review available commute and transportation resources through the City’s COMMUTEwell program. For more information, please visit: https://lacommutewell.com. ProbationAppointment 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.ClassificationCurrent employees selected for this assignment will be placed through a lateral transfer and will retain their current classification.Retirement BenefitsEmployees participate in the 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. Contribution rates are established by the applicable retirement system and may vary based on employee classification, membership status, and other factors. For more information, please visit: https://www.lacers.org.Application and DeadlineInterested candidates should go to:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/to apply online.Conflict-of-InterestThis position is designated as Category 1 on theConflict-of-Interest Code. ContactQuestions? Please email .
