Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney · 2 weeks ago
Deputy City Attorney III (Civil Litigation)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices, providing high-quality legal services to the City. The Deputy City Attorney III will be responsible for defending the Department of Water and Power in civil liability claims and litigation, advising on procedures to reduce litigation exposure, and handling collection matters.
GovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Aggressively defending the DWP, its officers, employees, and Board members from civil liability (tort) claims and litigation
Advising and representing the DWP and its personnel on procedures to reduce claim and litigation exposure
Handling collection matters on behalf of the DWP involving damages to its property and reimbursable expenditures
Qualification
Required
License to practice law in the State of California
Three years' experience in civil trial preparation and actual trial experience in the California Superior Court (both limited and unlimited jurisdictions)
Knowledge of the California Government Code and its application to public entities
An understanding of claims for damages and claims procedures
Mediation and/or arbitration experience
Preferred
Demonstrated extensive research and writing skills
Strong oral communication skills
Inverse condemnation defense experience
Litigation knowledge regarding dangerous condition of public property matters
Experience with municipal law
Experience in effectively dealing with public officials, departmental personnel and members of the public
Personal injury and property damage defense
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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