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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Deputy City Attorney I/II/III

City Hall - East

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $244K/yr

5+ years exp

The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices, providing high caliber legal services. The Deputy City Attorney will prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases, engage with law enforcement, and handle various responsibilities related to criminal law and procedure.

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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-trial motions, and appropriate sentence recommendation post-conviction

Handling appeals and writs

All other duties and responsibilities associated with the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses handled by the Office of the City Attorney

Additional assignments as determined by the supervisor

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawCriminal law knowledgeTrial skillsResearchCannabis law enforcementOral communicationJudgmentTactSensitivityLegal researchInterpersonal skills

Required

Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California

A broad knowledge of criminal law and procedure

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