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: Real Estate Branch
Division: Real Property
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: LACAA - MOU 29

Description
There is an immediate opening for a Deputy City Attorney in the Real Property Division of the Real Estate Branch for an attorney with experience handling real property transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development.

As one of several Real Estate Branch teams, the Real Property Division provides legal advice and services to the Mayor, the City Council, and various City departments on a broad range of real estate matters, including those relating to the City's ownership, acquisition, disposition, and use of real property. Such services include negotiating and drafting leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, right-of-entry permits, and easements. In addition, the Real Property Division litigates real estate disputes primarily relating to direct and inverse condemnation, property damage, unlawful detainer, landlord-tenant issues, and quiet title actions.

Duties and Responsibilities
The attorney assigned to this position will provide legal advice concerning real property matters; draft and negotiate real estate transactional documents, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, right-of-entry permits, and easements; and work collaboratively with City departments to consummate real estate transactions. The position includes advising City departments, staff, and officials on a broad range of real estate matters and appearing at various commission, committee, and City Council meetings. The selected attorney will work closely with other litigation and advice attorneys and support staff in the Real Property Division and across the Office. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
• Minimum three years of practice negotiating and drafting contracts.
  Experience with real estate law, including in the areas of leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development, is highly desired.
• Experience with government agencies, government boards/ commissions, elected officials, public or court hearings, and litigation is also desirable.
  Strong legal, analytical, written and oral communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.

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 of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney.

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 be eligible for up to two days of telework per week after three months of employment, subject to satisfactory performance, operational needs, and management approval.

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.

Annual Salary Range

Deputy City Attorney II: $135,636 - $198,297

Deputy City Attorney III: $175,642 - $256,803

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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