Employment Law - General Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Government

Los Angeles, CA

Employment Law - General Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office is currently seeking a Deputy City Attorney II/III to join our team. If you are a highly motivated and experienced attorney with a passion for public service and a desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with our organization.

SALARY
- - Hourly
- $4, - $9, Biweekly
- $10, - $19, Monthly
- $124, - $234, Annually

LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA

JOB TYPE
Full-Time

JOB NUMBER
2025-3416

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office is one of the largest municipal law offices in the country, with over 1,000 legal professionals and 500 attorneys. We provide the highest caliber of legal services to the City, including prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits, and bringing civil enforcement actions. Our work is guided by a commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we strive to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Deputy City Attorney II/III, you will join our Water & Power Division and serve as counsel to the Department of Water & Power (DWP), its officers, employees, and the Board of Water & Power Commissioners. Your primary duties will include advising and representing DWP on labor and employment law matters, such as representing DWP in all phases of labor and employment litigation, providing advice on state and federal labor and employment laws, and representing DWP in administrative matters and hearings. You will also handle other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California
- Significant experience in handling labor and employment law matters, including civil litigation, conducting discovery, and preparing legal documents
- At least five years of experience practicing labor and employment law
- Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
- Outstanding research and writing skills
- Excellent verbal, communication, and advocacy skills
- Ability to work as a team with other members of the practice group
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with public officials, department personnel, and the public
- Ability to work independently

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample personally authored in the last two years

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week
- The DWP Division is located at 221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA, but the position may be assigned to any location within the city
- Appointment to this exempt position will be subject to a two-year probationary period
- Internal applicants will be placed in this position as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification
- The City of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Thank you for considering joining our team at the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.