Deputy City Attorney II/III

Salary : $135,636.48 - $256,803.12 Annually
Location : Los Angeles City Hall - East
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Branch: Civil Branch
Division: Business & Complex Litigation
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: LACAA - MOU 29

Description
The Business & Complex Litigation Division is responsible for complex litigation matters involving a broad range of practice areas involving City policies and practices. The Division handles cases involving civil rights, the Americans with Disabilities Act, constitutional challenges to City ordinances, class actions, contract and business disputes, and a variety of other civil litigation against the City, its departments, and personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Office of the City Attorney has an immediate opening for an experienced litigator to primarily defend complex and sophisticated civil litigation in state and federal courts. The position will require defending against a variety of constitutional and statutory claims, on behalf a number of City departments and personnel. Attorneys are responsible for preparing cases for trial, as well as all pretrial phases of litigation, including law and motion, depositions and discovery, and mediation.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California;
• Minimum five years of active civil litigation practice in California and Federal Courts;
• Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public;
• Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law;
• A sincere desire to vigorously and ethically litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages;
• Strong oral communication and advocacy skills;
• Sound judgment and strong organizational skills.

Desired Qualifications

The following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Significant civil litigation experience, especially in cases involving civil rights, statutory and constitutional challenges, and complex business disputes; and
• Class action, judicial clerkship, or appellate experience.

Requirements for Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Candidates are required to submit two recent writing samples personally authored in the last two years.

Supplemental Information
Current Location

City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles.

Work Location and Parking

This position requires regular onsite work. Employer-provided parking is limited and may not be available for this classification. Employees may be responsible for securing and paying for parking at nearby facilities.

Applicants are encouraged to review available commute and transportation resources through the City's COMMUTEwell program. For more information, please visit:
Telework

This position may qualify for up to 2 days of telework per week.
Probation

Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two-year probationary period will result in tenure with the office.

Classification

Current employees selected for this assignment will be placed through a lateral transfer and retain their current classification, unless otherwise determined by the City Attorney in the exercise of the appointing authority.
Retirement Benefits

Employees participate in the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS), which includes mandatory employee pension contributions through payroll deduction. The City also contributes toward the employee's retirement benefit. Contribution rates are established by the applicable retirement system and may vary based on employee classification, membership status, and other factors. For more information, please visit:

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to: to apply online.
Conflict-of-Interest

This position is designated as Category 1 on the

Contact

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