Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney · 5 months ago
Deputy City Attorney I/II
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelThe Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices, providing high caliber legal services to the City. They are seeking a Deputy City Attorney I/II to prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases, make filing decisions, and engage in case preparation and trials.
GovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Reviewing cases presented by a variety of law enforcement agencies for filing determination
Making filing decisions
Initiating criminal complaints
Assessing the value of cases for purposes of possible charge reductions, pleas and sentences
Appearing in arraignment court
Negotiating case dispositions
Engaging in case preparation, including visiting the crime scene when appropriate
Retrieval and review of digital evidence such as body worn video, digital in car video and social media posts
Handling discovery, law and motion matters and making related court appearances
Staffing and appearing in master calendar courts, direct set trial courts and post-conviction courts
Conducting jury and court trials, including interviewing and preparing witnesses for trial
Preparing and arguing pre-trial motions
Delivering opening statements and closing arguments
Examining and cross-examining witnesses
Making appropriate evidentiary objections
Handling all post-deliberation motions and appropriate sentence recommendation post conviction
And, all other duties and responsibilities associated with the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses handled by the Office of the City Attorney
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California
Preferred
Trial experience demonstrating strong trial skills, including an understanding of evidentiary issues, trial preparation and trial strategy
A broad knowledge of criminal law and procedure
Experience prosecuting misdemeanors
Experience with filing procedures and handling arraignment, master calendar, trial and post-conviction courts
Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to effectively engage in oral advocacy
Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of members of the public, law enforcement, and the court system with tact, sensitivity and good judgment
Strong research and writing skills
Familiarity with electronic databases and the electronic and digital presentation of evidence
Ability to assist in the preparation of reports, memoranda and legal research
Company
Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney
The Office of Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is responsible for providing advice and legal opinions to every officer, department head, board, commission or other unit of the City and preparing and signing off on all contracts and other legal relationships of the City of Los Angeles.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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