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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Deputy City Attorney II

positionCity Hall - East
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$129K/yr - $244K/yr
date5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Deputy City Attorney II for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, one of the largest municipal law offices in the nation. The selected attorney will provide legal counsel to the Department of Public Works and oversee various legal issues related to public construction, procurement, and regulatory compliance.

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Responsibilities

Provide oral and written advice on statutory and Constitutional interpretation and application
Review, edit, draft and negotiate contracts, public utility franchise agreements, and other transactional documents
Provide advice on all aspects of the City’s public procurement and competitive bidding procedures
Staff the Board of Public Works Commissioners as well as City Council and Council Committee meetings
Develop and draft ordinances and prepare advisory opinions or legal memoranda on issues of significance
Handle specialized litigation relating to City Departments and City ordinances

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawMunicipal law experiencePublic contracting experienceCivil litigation experienceResearchWriting skillsAnalytical skillsJudgment skillsPublic interest focusWork with agenciesOral communication skills

Required

Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California
Minimum five (5) years of experience in municipal, civil, or criminal law
Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law
Strong analytical and reasoning skills
Strong desire to serve the public interest
Demonstrated ability to handle a busy and varied workload
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to work effectively with governmental agencies, public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public
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Candidates are required to submit two recent writing samples personally authored in the last two years

Preferred

Experience in public contracting, including construction contracting and professional service contracts for public entities
Civil litigation experience (minimum of two years preferred) and experience in quasi-judicial hearings by public bodies
Familiarity with administrative proceedings before regulatory agencies
Experience advising legislative bodies, including knowledge of the California Public Records Act, Brown Act and conflict of interest laws
Knowledge of the City Charter and City Administrative Code
Experience drafting local ordinances and knowledge of the City Charter
Experience with public utilities franchises

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.neogov.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

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Shane Evangelist
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Brandon McDonald
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