Assistant City Attorney

Deputy City AttorneyThere is an immediate opening for a Deputy City Attorney in the Real Property Division of the Real Estate Branch for an attorney with experience handling real property transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development.As one of several Real Estate Branch teams, the Real Property Division provides legal advice and services to the Mayor, the City Council, and various City departments on a broad range of real estate matters, including those relating to the City's ownership, acquisition, disposition, and use of real property. Such services include negotiating and drafting leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, right-of-entry permits, and easements. In addition, the Real Property Division litigates real estate disputes primarily relating to direct and inverse condemnation, property damage, unlawful detainer, landlord-tenant issues, and quiet title actions.The attorney assigned to this position will provide legal advice concerning real property matters; draft and negotiate real estate transactional documents, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, right-of-entry permits, and easements; and work collaboratively with City departments to consummate real estate transactions. The position includes advising City departments, staff, and officials on a broad range of real estate matters and appearing at various commission, committee, and City Council meetings. The selected attorney will work closely with other attorneys and support staff in the Real Property Division and across the Office. Other related duties as assigned.Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.Minimum three years of practice negotiating and drafting contracts.Experience with real estate law, including in the areas of leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development, is highly desired.Strong legal, analytical, written and oral communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.Requirements for ApplicationCover letterResumeCandidates are required to submit two recent writing samples personally authored in the last two years.Current LocationCity Hall East, 200 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney.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. Successfully completing this 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.Application and DeadlineInterested candidates should go to to apply online. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. This position will remain open until it is filled.Conflict-of-InterestThis position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.ContactQuestions? Please email View email address on click.appcast.io.