Description

About Us

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City of Los Angeles (“City”) with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform to advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.

Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.

We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.

Description 

The Department of Water and Power Division acts as General Counsel to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP), its officers and employees, and its Board of Commissioners.  Division attorneys are responsible for legal representation, counsel and advice, and litigation related to DWP operations.  The Civil Litigation (Tort) Section represents DWP in civil liability claims and litigation. The practice is active, interesting, and encompasses a large variety of cases, including personal injury, inverse condemnation, class actions, and wildfire litigation.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities
The primary duties of this position will include 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, and handling collection matters on behalf of the DWP involving damages to its property and reimbursable expenditures.

 
Requirements

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; and mediation and/or arbitration experience.  

Desired Qualifications

• 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 and,
• Personal injury and property damage defense.

Requirements for Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample personally authored in the last two years.