Assistant City Attorney

Job TitleThe Department of Water and Power Division acts as General Counsel to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP), its officers and employees, and its Board of Commissioners.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe primary duties of this position will include aggressively defending the DWP, its officers, employees, and Board members from civil liability (tort) claims and litigation; advising and representing the DWP and its personnel on procedures to reduce claim and litigation exposure, and handling collection matters on behalf of the DWP involving damages to its property and reimbursable expenditures. Other duties as assigned.RequirementsLicense to practice law in the State of California, three years' experience in civil trial preparation and actual trial experience in the California Superior Court (both limited and unlimited jurisdictions), knowledge of the California Government Code and its application to public entities; an understanding of claims for damages and claims procedures; and mediation and/or arbitration experience.Desired QualificationsDemonstrated extensive research and writing skills;Strong oral communication skills;Inverse condemnation defense experience;Litigation knowledge regarding dangerous condition of public property matters;Experience with municipal law;Experience in effectively dealing with public officials, departmental personnel and members of the public and,Personal injury and property damage defense.Requirements for ApplicationCover LetterResumeWriting Sample personally authored in the last two years.Supplemental InformationCurrent Location221 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the City of Los Angeles.ProbationAppointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year 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 apply online. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.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 a covered entity under Title Il 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.