Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney · 2 months ago
Deputy City Attorney I/II/III
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices, providing high-quality legal services for the City. They are seeking Deputy City Attorneys to prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases and engage in regulatory enforcement, particularly against illegal cannabis activities.
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-trial motions, and appropriate sentence recommendation post-conviction
Handling appeals and writs
And, 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
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
Preferred
Minimum five years of experience as a practicing attorney
Experience with enforcement of cannabis laws, nuisance abatement, code enforcement, and other regulatory matters
Experience in cases involving Business and Professions Code section 17200, and other civil enforcement causes of action
Substantial experience demonstrating strong trial skills, including an understanding of evidentiary issues, trial preparation and trial strategy
Significant experience prosecuting misdemeanors
Demonstrated experience with filing procedures and handling arraignment, master calendar, trial and post-conviction courts
Experience with electronic databases and the electronic and digital presentation of evidence
Lead 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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