Deputy City Attorney III

Description: 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.

Duties and Responsibilities: The attorneys in this position are responsible for their own case intake, filing initial pleadings, motion work, discovery, settlement conferences, expert discovery and trial. The attorney must be willing and able to conduct trials alone or with co-counsel. Substantial knowledge of medical conditions is required since many matters involve catastrophic injuries. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements: Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Five (5) years criminal or civil trial experience, or general litigation experience. A sincere desire to vigorously litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages. Strong verbal communication and writing skills and ability to exercise sound judgment. Desirable qualifications Experience in representing governmental entities in Tort Litigation. Ability to interact with public officials, city departments as well as the public. Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology. Requirements for Application Cover Letter Resume Two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years. Supplemental Information Current Location City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles. Probation 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. Classification Internal applicants: Placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification. Application and Deadline https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ To apply online. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Position will remain open until filled. Conflict-of-Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. Equal Opportunity Statement AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE II 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.