Deputy City Attorney II/III - Public Rights

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 Public Rights Branch pursues civil enforcement matters, including complex, high impact matters, focusing on a variety of areas including unfair business and housing practices, wage theft, environmental protection, consumer protection, nuisance abatement and cannabis regulation. The Branch uses a variety of statutory authorities, including the Unfair Competition Law, the False Advertising Law, the Public Nuisance Law and various Health & Safety Code regulations. The Branch also pursues False Claims Act and other civil claims, and engages in debt collection for the City. Duties and Responsibilities The attorney selected for this position will be assigned to investigate and prosecute civil actions concerning the Branch’s practice areas, as assigned. Requirements Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California; Demonstrated ability to handle investigations, civil enforcement actions and other civil litigation matters from start to finish with limited supervision; Minimum three (3) years substantive civil litigation and trial experience, including experience drafting and filing pleadings, pursuing material evidence through civil discovery or pre‑litigation investigations, litigating complex legal issues, engaging in multi‑party settlement negotiations, and trying complex cases; Experience litigating document intensive matters; Demonstrated high‑level written and oral communication skills; Strong analytical and strategic skills; Substantial experience taking and defending depositions and drafting and arguing dispositive motions; Willingness and enthusiasm to handle matters in any and all of the Branch’s subject matter areas; and Strong desire to serve the public interest. Desired Qualifications Experience working with governmental agencies, elected officials, public officials, and individual residents; Demonstrated ability to litigate high impact matters; Experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity; Experience in one or more of the Branch’s subject matter areas. Requirements for Application Cover Letter Resume Two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years. Supplemental Information 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. Application and Deadline Interested candidates should go to: to apply online. Conflict-of-Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on Conflict‑of‑Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr