About Us
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 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.
Description
The Business & Complex Litigation Division is responsible for complex litigation matters involving a broad range of practice areas involving City policies and practices. The Division handles cases involving civil rights, constitutional challenges to City ordinances, the Americans with Disabilities Act, class actions, contract and business disputes, and a variety of other civil litigation against the City, its departments, and personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney has an immediate opening for an experienced litigator to primarily defend complex and sophisticated civil litigation in state and federal courts, including litigation brought against the City by the federal government. The position will require defending against a variety of constitutional and statutory claims, on behalf a number of City departments and personnel. Attorneys are responsible for preparing cases for trial, as well as all pretrial phases of litigation, including law and motion, depositions and discovery, and mediation.
Requirements
• Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California;
• Minimum 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;
• A 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.
Desired Qualifications
The following qualifications are highly desirable:
• Significant civil litigation experience, especially in cases involving civil rights, statutory and constitutional challenges, and complex business disputes; and
• Class action, judicial clerkship, or appellate experience.
Requirements for Application
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years.
