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The Los Angeles City Attorney's office 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 of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and 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.
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Description
The Workers’ Compensation Division is responsible for defending the City of Los Angeles in industrial injury claims litigated before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Attorneys in the Workers’ Compensation Division represent the City of Los Angeles in workers’ compensation cases filed by City employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of these positions require appearances before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) and on occasion, in the State Appellate Courts. The City also has several Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs in operation and some attorneys will be required to handle mediation and arbitration for claims filed by city employees who are covered by ADR Agreements. The WCAB is a state administrative agency with exclusive jurisdiction over disputed employee claims for benefits for injuries arising out of employment. Pre-trial discovery and appellate processes often accompany these cases.
Requirements
Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include:
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience practicing in California workers' compensation law;
• Familiarity with medical terms and the ability to analyze medical reports and diagnostic records;
• Familiarity with WCAB rules and regulations and hearing procedures;
• An understanding of the California disability rating system;
• Attorneys must be willing and able to handle a case load that requires travel throughout Southern California for court appearances, as well as perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements for Application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample - A Petition for Reconsideration, Trial Brief or Petition for Writ of Review are preferred.
Desired Qualifications
• Demonstrated excellent research and writing skills in complex areas of law;
• Familiarity with ADR programs and the ability to represent the City in mediation and arbitration in ADR claims;
• Ability to deal effectively with public officials, personnel from many City Departments, and members of the public;
• Strong oral communication skills; and
• Appellate experience.
