DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY II/III

job description

Deputy City Attorney II/III
Employee Relations
Department of Water & Power
Salary Range:
DCA II: $124,068 - $181,405
DCA III: $160,692 - $234,920

About Us
The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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 , and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, are key to making a positive impact.

Description
The Water & Power Division acts as counsel to the Department of Water & Power (DWP), its officers, employees, and the Board of Water & Power Commissioners.

Duties and Responsibilities
The attorney’s primary duties will include advising and representing DWP on labor and employment law matters, including: 1) representing DWP in all phases of labor and employment litigation, including trials in state and federal court; 2) providing advice on state and federal labor and employment law matters, including statutes and regulations governing employee relations, discrimination, civil rights and related matters; 3) representing DWP in administrative matters and hearings; and 4) other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements
Must be licensed to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California.
Desired Qualifications
? Significant experience in handling labor and employment law matters, including all aspects of civil litigation, including but not limited to conducting discovery, handling discovery disputes, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and preparing pre-trial motions and documents;
? At least five years of experience practicing labor and employment law;
? Strong analytical and reasoning abilities;
? Outstanding research and writing skills;
? Demonstrated high level 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 members of the public; and
? Ability to work independently.

Requirements for Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample personally authored in the last two years.
Benefits Offered
Medical, Dental, Vision
? Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
o 13 Yearly Holidays
Disability Insurance
o Vacation
Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts
o Personal Leave
Retirement Plan (LACERS)
o Floating Holidays
Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b))
o Sick Leave
Employee and Family Assistance Program
o Bereavement Leave

Telework
This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week.
Current Location:
The DWP Division is located at 221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the City of Los Angeles.
Probation:
Appointment 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.
Classification
Internal applicants: Placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification.

Conflict of Interest
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code.

Contact
Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org .

How to apply

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply online .

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Position will remain open until filled.

exempt employment

If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process.

General Information About Exempt Employment

Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest.

Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees

There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position.

Closing Date/Time: 4/16/25

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