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The Position The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Deputy City Attorney to fill one (1) vacancy in the Litigation Division with the City Attorney's Office. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. The City of Riverside is a Charter city. The City Attorney's Office is a fast-paced and exciting environment where attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to the agency and often deal with novel legal issues. Dedication to public service, a strong work ethic, solid analytical skills, creativity, flexibility, judgment, and strong emotional intelligence are essential. The successful candidate will be perceptive, confident and a team-player who is willing to learn new areas. We encourage experienced attorneys from a variety of backgrounds to apply. As an agency and as an office, we are committed to recognizing the value that each member of the team brings based on their unique perspective and experiences. We are a full service law firm, that represents all departments of the City, including City Clerk, City Manager, Police, Fire, four (4) enterprise funds (electric, water, solid waste and sewer), Public Works, Airport, General Services, Library, Museum, Community and Economic Development (including real property, housing and homeless issues), Parks and Recreation, Information Technology, and the City Council and the City's 19 Boards and Commissions. The City Attorney's Office has several options to provide employees with some flexibility to promote work-life balance. Employees are allowed to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. In addition, the City Attorney's Office offers a flexible work schedule. Employees can work a 9/80 schedule in which employees can work nine (9) hour days in order to have alternating Fridays off or a 4/10 schedule in which employees can work ten (10) hour days and have Fridays off. The City Attorney's Office also allows employees to select their work schedule start time in 15-minute intervals between 6:00 am to 9:30 am. Vision Statement : Our vision is to be the preeminent City Attorney's Office in the region with a talented team committed to public service and an engaged office environment. Mission Statement : The Riverside City Attorney's Office is dedicated to providing professional, ethical, high-quality legal services to the City Council, Boards and Commissions, and City staff for the benefit of all. Working as a team with individual strengths and collaborative efforts, we strive to achieve our united goal of serving our community and making the City of Riverside a better place to live, work and play. Values : Our core values are TACT ( T eamwork/ A ccountability/ C ollaboration/ T rust) and PRIDE ( P rofessionalism/ R espect/ I ntegrity/ D edication/ E thics). The City Attorney's Office is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. We value diversity and believe in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration and professional growth. While our vision and mission statements guide our work for today and tomorrow, our core values are the guiding principles and the fundamental driving forces on how we engage with each other and what you can expect when you engage with us. As a vital part of our office, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our City by supporting our Litigation Division. The City Attorney's Office seeks ideal candidate(s) who are passionate about the law, possess current legal experience, have a positive work ethic, and possess the ability to work independently and harmoniously as a member of a team in a fast-paced legal environment. This position will be for a trial attorney in the Litigation Division of the City Attorney's Office to primarily defend the City of Riverside in lawsuits that involve: police liability such as alleged excessive force and alleged unlawful arrests, alleged dangerous conditions of public property, wrongful deaths, traffic collisions involving City employees working within the course and scope of their employment, breach of contract, civil rights cases, and employment disputes such as alleged wrongful terminations, harassment and discrimination. In addition to trying cases, the trial attorney will be responsible for all pretrial phases of litigation, including depositions and discovery, retaining experts, law and motion, presentations to City Council in closed session regarding pending litigation, and mediation. Experience handling workers' compensation and/or subrogation would also be helpful, but not required. An individual that is self-motivated, reacts well to change and can adjust to a fast-paced legal environment is desired. Deputy City Attorneys under general direction provide a wide range of professional legal services related to municipal government operations; conduct legal research, prepare opinions, memoranda, administrative rules and regulations and other legal documents; advise City Council, City departments, boards and commissions; represent the City in a variety of litigation that involves administrative hearings and employment arbitrations; provide staff assistance to the City Attorney; and perform related duties as assigned. Appointment may be made at the level of Deputy City Attorney I, Deputy City Attorney II, or Senior Deputy City Attorney based on the level commensurate with the education and experience. Senior Deputy City Attorney: $135,816.00 - $182,016.00 annually The Senior Deputy City Attorney is an advanced journey level in the Deputy City Attorney series. An incumbent is distinguished from the Deputy City Attorney II by the amount of experience attained in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. In addition to requiring only occasional instruction and assistance the incumbent is assigned the most complex legal work on a wide variety of topics and functions as a highly experienced practitioner. The incumbent may be assigned to provide general direction and assistance to attorneys at the Deputy City Attorney I and II levels. Deputy City Attorney II: $117,696.00 - $157,728.00 annually The Deputy City Attorney II is a journey level in the Deputy City Attorney series. Incumbents receive occasional instruction or assistance and is fully knowledgeable of operating procedures and policies of the work unit. A Deputy City Attorney II is assigned general and specialized legal work on a variety of topics and functions as a full and experienced practitioner. Deputy City Attorney I: $96,648 - $129,504.00 annually The Deputy City Attorney I is the entry level in the Deputy City Attorney series. Incumbents perform the more routine tasks and duties and work under close supervision. This class is distinguished from the Deputy City Attorney II by the amount of experience attained in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related public sector legal work experience. ** Deputy City Attorneys (I/II/Senior) may be eligible for performance-based merit increases that exceed the salary ranges outlined above.** Work Performed Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Represent the City in court proceedings, including civil jury trials. Take and defend percipient and expert witness depositions. Propound and respond to written discovery. Retain experts. Draft dispositive motions on behalf of the City. Participate in mediation to negotiate potential settlements. Perform legal research and prepare written and oral opinions on various legal problems for the City Council, City departments and various boards and commissions. Confer with, and render assistance to department heads in establishing departmental policies by applying legal point and procedures; recommend changes to policies and procedures in order to meet legal requirements. Prepare, draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents, agreements and instruments; offer opinions to potentially transfer risk. Provide advisory services to and defend the City in employment arbitrations, grievances and other employment-related disputes. Provide legal services and support to Brown Act boards and commissions, including attendance at those meetings. Assist in or prepare cases for hearings, trials and other judicial proceedings; represent the City in such proceedings; prosecute misdemeanor violations of City ordinances. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints. Review and approve certificates of insurance, off-site improvement agreements, grant deeds and various other documents. May represent the City Attorney at various City Council, board and commission meetings and in court as needed. May cross-train other staff in the performance of specific duties. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Recruitment Guidelines: DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I Education: Juris Doctorate Degree. Experience: Admission to the State Bar of California. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY II Education: Juris Doctorate Degree. Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in municipal or government law, or equivalent practice. SENIOR DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY Education: Juris Doctorate Degree. Experience: A minimum of seven years of experience in municipal or government law, or equivalent practice. Highly Desired Qualification: Trial experience Federal court experience is a plus Be a practical problem-solver and a team player Five (5) plus years of civil litigation experience Necessary Special Requirement Possession of an appropriate, valid class 'C' California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Active membership in the State Bar of California. Selection Process TO BE CONSIDERED, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Supplemental Questionnaire 3) Cover Letter that highlights why you are the ideal candidate 4) Resume 5) Three (3) Professional References 6) A Recent Legal Writing Sample or Deposition/Trial Transcript IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: A. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . B. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university. All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have two outstanding career opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as Deputy City Attorney I, Deputy City Attorney II, or Senior Deputy City Attorney in our LITIGATION Division. The Ideal Candidate has been practicing law in California for at least 2 years, with civil trial experience, either in prosecuting or defending lawsuits. The Ideal Candidate also has very strong legal research and writing experience, with experience researching and writing Writs, researching and writing Appeals, and preparing written discovery, dispositive motions, and preparing trial documents and briefs. Having represented other government or public agencies at trial is a significant plus and experience with State laws involving housing, planning and zoning, and State environmental laws is desirable. City Attorney's Office The Office of the City Attorney represents the City in all aspects of legal representation. In addition to handling all lawsuits in-house, and prosecuting crimes at the local level, the City Attorney's Office advises the City Council and all City officials in all matters of law pertaining to the business of the City of Huntington Beach. Among other things, generally the City Attorney defends the City in every lawsuit, including Writs and Appeals, prepares and/or reviews all City Ordinances, Resolutions, contracts and other legal documents. The City Attorney also prosecutes criminal cases arising from violation of the provisions of the City Charter or Huntington Beach Municipal Code, and such State misdemeanors as the City has the power to prosecute. The Position Under general direction from the City Attorney and Chief Assistant City Attorney, the Deputy City Attorney I, II or Senior Deputy City Attorney are assigned to the Litigation Division of the City Attorney's Office. The Deputy City Attorney I or II perform routine to complex legal work, while the Senior level position will be assigned to handle high-exposure litigation principally in areas of, among others, Writs, Appeals, land use, State housing and environmental laws, personnel, police defense, personal injury and other tort defense, inverse condemnation, and public works, and may be required to provide direction and assistance to less experienced attorneys at the Deputy City Attorney levels . Regarding day-to-day function, these positions receive instruction or assistance commensurate with their experience and position level. NOTE: This posting is a job series in which applications will be accepted, reviewed, and considered based on the qualifications listed on the application. The candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and best meet the City's current needs will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within the series. Only ONE APPLICATION needs to be submitted to be considered for this job series. SALARY RANGE: Deputy City Attorney I : $109,306 - $146,481 Annually Deputy City Attorney II: $132,055 - $176,966 Annually Senior Deputy City Attorney : $140,179 - $187,853 Annually Please note: This recruitment may close at any time, and will close when the hiring manager determines that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Examples of Essential Duties Deputy City Attorney I / II Timely responds to the needs presented while working in the City Attorney's Office in a professional, responsible, efficient manner in accordance with office policy as set by the City Attorney; Performs a full range of legal research, writing, and other law-related transactional duties; Drafts, reviews, and negotiates leases, contracts, and agreements; Drafts, reviews, evaluates, revises, and recommends City ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures; Performs legal research, analysis, interprets laws, rulings and regulations, and prepares legal opinions to departments, boards, commissions, agencies and established committees as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorneys; Attends meetings with City staff and/or members of the public on behalf of the City and provides legal advice during the meetings as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorneys; May indirectly supervise other less experienced attorneys, support staff, and interns, provide work assignments and direction, review and evaluate work product as directed by the City Attorney or Chief Assistant City Attorney (at the II level) Please click here to view the full job description for Deputy City Attorney I Please click here to view the full job description for Deputy City Attorney II In addition to duties listed above, Senior Deputy City Attorney (Litigation) also Performs the full range of litigation work; Responsible for Writs, Appeals, civil litigation, trials, damage or other civil suits in State and federal courts, including advanced appellate work and the representation of the City's Police Department and its officers in Pitchess Motions, as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorney; Occasionally represents management in hearings involving City employee disciplinary matters, as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorney; Handles all aspects of assigned cases or claims including investigation, pleading preparation, discovery, law and motion, court appearances, settlement negotiations, legal research, witness preparation, and trials for tort defense, writ actions, Pitchess motions, appellate work, civil rights actions, code enforcement, nuisance abatement, administrative actions and employee grievances, as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorney; Please click here to review the full job description for Senior Deputy City Attorney. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position or assignment is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Education: Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate degree. Experience: Deputy City Attorney I - Two (2) years' experience as a practicing attorney, preferably within a municipal law office, or a private firm that has contracted with a public agency for legal services. Deputy City Attorney II - Four (4) years' experience as a practicing attorney within a municipal law office, or a private firm that has contracted with a public agency for legal services Senior Deputy City Attorney - Five (5) years' experience as a practicing trial attorney within a municipal law office, or a private firm that has contracted with a public agency for legal services. State and Federal jury trial experience is desirable. License/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment and throughout employment. Current member in good standing with the California State Bar Association. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Application Review - Please attach to your online application 1. a cover letter, and 2. an updated resume. Examination(s) - An oral exam (weighted 100%) will be scheduled when a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received. Selection Interview Background Investigation Appointment Supplemental Information

The Position The City Attorney's Office is recruiting for an attorney to assist the Office in a professional legal capacity. Only one of the advertised positions will be filled depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Please attach a professional writing sample to this application to be considered for this position. Deputy City Attorney $7,299.93 - $10,619.89 / Month Assistant City Attorney $9,155.73 - $13,318.04 / Month Classifications in this occupational series perform a wide variety of responsible professional legal work in the Office of the City Attorney. All classifications require graduation from a State of California or American Bar Association (A.B.A.) accredited School of Law and membership in the California State Bar. Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards. Acts in the role of deputy city prosecutor in enforcing local Charter and municipal code requirements and, when so assigned, shall have the same rights, powers, duties and immunities of a City prosecutor. Researches and renders legal opinions to City officials, staff and municipal boards and commissions. Drafts, reviews and revises various legal documents including ordinances, resolutions, motions, contracts, leases, legal opinions and memoranda, and agenda reports. Reviews and checks specifications, insurance, bonds and other documents. Confers with and advises City departments and boards and commissions concerning their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations; attends meetings of the City Council and City boards and commissions, as needed. Provides advice regarding compliance with Public Records Act and responses to subpoenas. Acts in the role of deputy city prosecutor in enforcing local Charter and municipal code requirements and, when so assigned, shall have the same rights, powers, duties and immunities of a City prosecutor. May represents the City in a variety of legal actions, including declaratory and injunctive relief, extraordinary writs, eminent domain, appeals, administrative proceedings and other legal actions. Drives on City business as necessary. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires. Minimum Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Administrative laws and practices. Court procedures and rules. Laws, Codes and court decisions. Principles, methods and practices of legal research and investigation. One or more areas of municipal law, including but not limited to, municipal code enforcement, public contracting, procurement, land use, Proposition 26/218, and/or open government and public records laws. Knowledge of and skill in : Exceptional customer service practices. Skill in : Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure. Ability to : Provide exceptional customer service practices to those utilizing the services of the City Attorney's Office. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations. Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance or the classification by the end of the probationary period. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City officials and departments, court officials, fellow employees, and the public. Exercise judgment and discretion in problem situations. Foster a teamwork environment. Handle confidential information with discretion. Lead, coach, instruct and motivate employees. Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct. Present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically. Provide leadership to others within the Department. Read, write, and comprehend directions in English. Research and analyze data. Speak before groups of people. Work independently. Other Characteristics Willingness to: Work the necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives, and required tasks of the City Attorney's Office and client departments. Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment D eputy City Attorney Additional Essential Functions : This mid-management classification performs legal work under general supervision of the Senior Assistant City Attorney, Principal Assistant City Attorney, Chief Assistant City Attorney, or the City Attorney Requirements Experience: The ideal candidate will have up to three years’ experience in the practice of municipal law and/or municipal code enforcement. Assistant City Attorney This management classification performs complex, responsible professional legal work without extensive direct supervision and exercises significant independent judgment while under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant City Attorney, Principal Assistant City Attorney Chief Assistant City Attorney, or the City Attorney. Requirements Experience: Minimum of three years full-time experience in the practice of municipal law or municipal code enforcement. Education/Training Graduation from a State of California or American Bar Association (A.B.A.) accredited School of Law. License(s)/Certification(s) Valid Class C California driver's license. Admitted to practice law in California and United States District Court (U.S.D.C.), Central District. Membership in the California State Bar. Note An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements. Exceptional Customer Service Policy The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention. Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy . Selection Process EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the selection process. In accordance with Civil Service Rule V, Section 10 B, Deputy City Attorneys and Assistant City Attorneys are appointed by the City Attorney and confirmed by the City Council. Due to the high number of applications anticipated, the City of Glendale cannot guarantee that all individuals meeting the minimum requirements for the position(s) will be called for an interview. ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position. TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Any evaluation will be based on the candidate's education and experience as related to the position. Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation, including LiveScan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both workauthorization and identity. The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

The Position The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. The City Attorney’s Office seeks a seasoned real estate and community development attorney with significant expertise in affordable housing development and finance, development and/or transactional aspects of general real estate, and secured finance work to fill the position of Supervising Deputy City Attorney V. Expertise in land use, redevelopment, economic development, municipal law, and environmental law is a plus. The ideal candidate will fill a supervisory position in the City Attorney’s Real Estate and Community Development Unit and will advise the City’s Real Estate Department on varied transactional work related to the sale, acquisition and lease of property, the City’s Housing and Community Development Department on City financing of affordable housing development projects, and the City’s Economic and Workforce Development Department on varied legal work related to various economic development projects, and the City’s job training and workforce development programs, depending on qualifications. The City Attorney may assign the selected attorney to new, additional or different duties or practice areas in either litigation or transactional work, in the future, if needs change. Deputy City Attorney V is the highest classification in the Deputy City Attorney series and is a management level position. The incumbent may perform and supervise a wide range of duties involving municipal law, public contracting, municipal finance, taxes and fees, formation of special assessment and other districts, public ethics, conflicts of interest, elections law, redistricting, campaign and lobbyist regulations, parliamentary procedure, open meetings, public records, constitutional law, charter interpretations, and other practice areas outlined above. The incumbent may also supervise assigned staff attorneys that handle a wide range of practice areas. This position is an at will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules. Examples of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to: • Supervises attorneys in the Real Estate, Housing, Economic Development and Community Development Unit. • Performs legal research, interprets and applies statutes, regulations, codes, and court decisions. • Drafts and reviews complex documents, such as leases, disposition and development agreements, exclusive negotiating agreements, loan agreements, regulatory agreements, subordination agreements, and other financing documents, related to routine real estate transactions, large-scale development projects, and affordable housing projects. • Negotiates document terms and other project issues with for-profit and nonprofit developers, private lenders, and other government funding agencies. • Handles all aspects of closings for the sale, lease, and other disposition of City property, including title issues. • Drafts and reviews grant agreements with workforce development service providers. • Reviews documents and provides legal advice to City staff on post-redevelopment and redevelopment successor agency issues as needed, and represents the City’s interests before redevelopment dissolution oversight bodies and agencies. • Prepares legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents, as necessary to meet legal standards and consummate transactions. • Acts in an advisory capacity at meetings of the City Council and City boards and commissions, including the Oakland Workforce Development Board, and provides training to such bodies as needed on conflicts of interest, public meetings laws, parliamentary procedure, and other topics. • Reviews staff reports and writes City Council reports as needed. • Participates in bond transactions in collaboration with bond counsel and municipal finance attorneys. • Provides legal advice to City real estate, housing, and economic development staff as needed. • Develops expertise in particular areas of municipal law as directed. • Oversees outside counsel. • Exercises sound judgment, clearly explains legal advice to attorneys and lay people and defends legal analyses. • Responds to questions posed by members of the public related to City real estate matters. • Attendance at evening and late-night meetings is required. • May serve as counsel to the City Council, City Council committees and City boards or commissions at public or closed session meetings. • Attending evening and late-night meetings on matters and issues regarding real estate and economic development. Minimum Requirements for Application Experience: One year of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney IV in the City of Oakland, - or - Ten years of professional experience in relevant areas of law. Candidates must possess excellent knowledge of federal and state court procedures, including local rules. Excellent writing and oral argument skills are needed. Education: The incumbent must be a graduate of an accredited law school. License or Certificate: A member in good standing of the California State Bar. Incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours of work, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Selected individual will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License during City employment or demonstrate the ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner. Desirable Skills: Language skills, especially in Spanish, Cantonese and/or Mandarin. Experience in management of attorneys/legal teams is desirable. Knowledge of: Municipal, state and federal laws, ordinances and codes affecting City government. Municipal, state and federal employment and labor laws. Legal research methods; local court rules and procedures. Principles of supervision and training. Public contact and community relations. Ability to: Interpret and apply various government codes and ordinances. Conduct research on legal problems. Prepare sound legal opinions. Analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents. Present cases in court and administrative proceedings. Provide professional leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to assigned staff. Handle stressful or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with City officials, representatives of outside agencies and the public. Complete varied assignments within a narrow time frame. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Supplemental Information HOW TO APPLY Submit an employment application, cover letter, and current résumé as well as the attached supplemental questionnaire via email to: jobs@oaklandcityattorney.org This job announcement and additional employment information including the application form is available on-line at: http://www.oaklandcityattorney.org/ The office of the City Attorney conducts background checks of candidates, prior to the issuance of an unconditional letter of employment. The investigation includes screening of the applicants' criminal case (State and Federal), civil case (State) and national sex offender history. The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer. The City complies with all Federal, State and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*: • CalPERS Medical • Dental • Vision • Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu • Flexible Spending Accounts • Commuter Benefits • Group & Supplemental Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) • Pension Benefits • Deferred Compensation * Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CIVIL LIABILITY APPEALS DIVISION Civil Branch Salary Range: $115,696 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The Division handles appeals and writs arising out of civil litigation in a variety of areas. While this could include any case in which the City or its employees are sued, typical cases include the dangerous condition of public property, state and federal civil rights laws, including claims of false arrest and excessive force, employment law, municipal law, constitutional law, City contracts, and public health law. The Division represents the City and occasionally the People of the State of California in affirmative litigation and as amicus curiae in appeals that touch on areas of law with potential impact on the City and on issues of state-wide and nation-wide importance. The Division occasionally advises the City Council on legal issues. The attorneys in this Division practice primarily in the California Court of Appeal for the Second District and the Ninth Circuit, and occasionally the United States and California Supreme Courts. The attorneys in the Division also advise the City’s trial attorneys on dispositive and other motions. Duties and Responsibilities The selected attorney will be responsible for: 1. Handling writs and appeals on behalf of the City and its individual employees in federal and state appellate courts, including drafting all briefs and appearing at oral argument; 2. Drafting dispositive and other motions in some civil litigation matters and providing procedural and substantive research and advice to trial attorneys; 3. Preparing regular written reports and updates on the status of pending matters to the Executive Office; 4. Attending mediations and settlement conferences; 5. Attending City Council hearings related to appeals handled by the Division and, 6. Participating in the Office’s risk management efforts. Requirements Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: 1. Five or more years of practice, with primary focus on appellate practice or law and motion practice; 2. Demonstrated high level of skill in legal research, writing and analysis; 3. Excellent oral advocacy skills and, 4. Demonstrated ability to regularly and carefully read, review and analyze large records, including reporter’s transcripts in excess of 1,000 pages and multiple volumes of court documents. Writing Sample Candidates are required to submit two writing samples personally composed by the applicant in the past two years. Desired Qualifications The primary qualifications for this position are excellent legal research and writing skills and a serious interest in full-time appellate work. Prior appellate work is preferred, and we encourage candidates to include examples of appellate brief(s) among their writing samples. Previous experience and background in government tort liability and immunities; dangerous condition of public property; 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and federal and state civil rights law; employment law; and the California Public Records Act. Admission to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week. Current Location: City Hall, 200 Spring Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying Deputy City Attorney - Civil Appeals #3357 to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. Selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews are ongoing until the position is filled. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY PUBLIC SAFETY GENERAL COUNSEL SECTION MUNICIPAL LAW BRANCH Salary Range DCA II/III: $115,696 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The Public Safety General Counsel Division (PGEN) serves as general counsel to the Police Department (LAPD), Fire Department (LAFD) and the Emergency Management Department. It is comprised of the Police Discovery Section, Police Administrative Law Section and Public Safety General Counsel Section. Attorneys in this Division work closely with LAPD management on cutting-edge legal issues involving constitutional law, criminal law and procedure, civil liability, municipal law, administrative law and employment law. Duties and Responsibilities Duties may include providing assistance and advice on Police, Fire, and Emergency Management operations and policy issues; drafting City ordinances; staffing and advising the Board of Police Commissioners, Board of Fire Commissioners, City Council Committees and the City Emergency Operations Board, including providing advice on legal issues under consideration by those commissions/committees. Additional duties may include advising on the open meeting requirements of the Brown Act and the disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act; handling Writ proceedings in the Superior Court; analyzing court opinions; preparing legal updates, reports, legal opinions and other written advice; drafting oppositions to Pitchess motions and subpoenas, and handling appearances in criminal courts. Requirements • A minimum of five years of experience in the practice of law in California; • Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law; • Strong oral communication and advocacy skills; • Strong analytical and reasoning skills; • Ability to deal effectively with public officials, police and fire personnel, City departments and the public; • Demonstrated ability to handle a busy and varied workload; • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment; and • A strong work ethic. Desired Qualifications • Civil litigation experience in California Superior Courts; • Experience in drafting legal advice and ordinances; • Experience in one or more of the following areas: criminal law; labor law; writ practice; the Ralph M. Brown Act; and/or the California Public Records Act. Writing Sample Applicants are required to submit two writing samples that they have personally authored within the last two years. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week. 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. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: htps://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY - PUBLIC SAFETY GENERAL COUNSEL - #3317 in the subject line to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. If you applied within the last 6 months for this position and are still interested, you need not resubmit an application. Selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews are ongoing until the position is filled. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY Customer Relations Section Department of Water & Power Salary Range: DCA I: $94,127 - $137,599 DCA II $115,696 - $169,148 DCA III $151,442 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The Los Angeles Water and Power (LADWP) Division acts as General Counsel to the Board of Water & Power Commissioners, its officers, and employees. Division attorneys are responsible for legal representation, counsel and advice, and handling litigation related to DWP operations. As a municipally owned utility, LADWP exists by and for its customer-owners. The attorneys in the Customer Relations Section help LADWP to provide reliable, cost-effective water and electricity to over four million customers. With an annual operating budget exceeding $6 billion, LADWP strives to provide the quality customer-focused service of its Fortune 500 counterparts, but with the core values of transparency, fiscal responsibility and accountability of a government agency. The Office of the City Attorney has an immediate opening for an experienced attorney interested in representing LADWP on legal matters involving customer service, data governance, and cybersecurity law. Duties and Responsibilities The responsibilities of this position primarily include litigation, as well as generally representing and advising DWP’s Customer Service Division and IT Division on issues involving utility service, privacy, collections, data governance and cybersecurity. The scope of work includes analyzing and litigating matters arising under state and federal laws, including the California Public Records Act. Because DWP is a municipal utility and a proprietary department of the City, matters relating to the City Charter, general municipal law, the fixing of rates and enforcement of the rules and regulations under which DWP operates will be implicated. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong oral and written skills and enjoy a team-based approach to representing clients. 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. ? Five (5) years of practice in California and Federal Courts. ? Ability to review and draft contracts, ordinances, settlement agreements, resolutions, and Board letters. ? Ability to draft clear, concise pleadings and motions and argue persuasively before courts, administrative hearing boards, and other tribunals. Desired Qualifications The following qualifications are desirable: ? Strong civil litigation experience; ? Demonstrated analytical skills; ? Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public; and ? Strong oral communication skills. Writing Sample Candidates must provide two writing samples within the last year. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week. Current Location 221 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Classification Placement in this position will initially be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification. Upon six months of satisfactory performance, the individual may be considered for promotion. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying #3363 DCA - DWP - CUSTOMER RELATIONS to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/15/23

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GENERAL LITIGATION DIVISION CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH Salary Range DCA II $115,696 - $169,148 DCA III $151,442 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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 ?nd great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide. Duties and Responsibilities Attorneys with the General Litigation Division defend the City of Los Angeles and its employees in civil tort litigation, particularly in personal injury and property damage actions. The cases involve allegations of dangerous condition of public property or negligence. The dangerous condition matters include roadway design, sewer backup, traffic engineering principles, trip and falls, and governmental immunities. Substantial knowledge of medical conditions is required since many matters involve catastrophic injuries. The negligence matters primarily involve allegations of negligent driving by City employees that have resulted in traffic collisions. The primary venue for General Litigation is in Superior Courts throughout Los Angeles County as well as surrounding counties, although some Federal Court litigation is involved. The attorneys in this position are responsible for their own case intake, filing initial pleadings, motion work, discovery, settlement conferences, expert discovery and trial. The attorney must be willing and able to conduct trials alone or with co-counsel. Requirements Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: Five (5) years criminal or civil trial experience, or general litigation experience; A sincere desire to vigorously litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages; and Strong verbal communication and writing skills and ability to exercise sound judgment. The following qualifications are highly desirable: Experience in representing governmental entities in Tort Litigation. Ability to interact with public officials, city departments as well as the public. Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology. Writing Sample Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework. 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. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY - GENERAL LITIGATION #3048 in the subject line to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. Resumes will be accepted until this position is filled. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking an attorney with California municipal law and government experience, or transferable legal skills and a commitment to public service. As an attorney in our Office, you will serve as trusted counsel to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and boards and commissions. You may be called upon to advise as the general counsel to departments regarding their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations in areas including public works, citywide procurements, employment, land use planning, environmental services, public safety, utilities and housing. Responsibilities also include preparing opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. Salary range DOE: Deputy City Attorney – $110,973 - $186,632; Senior Deputy City Attorney - $141,630 - $250,203 *City's Pay Plan: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/99765

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY REAL PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT DIVISION HOUSING, LAND USE, & REAL PROPERTY BRANCH Salary Range: $94,127 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The Real Property & Environment Division litigates real estate disputes primarily relating to direct and inverse condemnation, property damage, unlawful detainer, landlord/tenant, quiet title, and environmental laws. In addition, the Division provides legal advice and services to the Mayor and the City Council as well as various City departments on a broad range of real estate maters, including but not limited to, issues relating to the City’s ownership, acquisition, disposal and use of real property; and on environmental maters, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other environmental statutes. These services include drafting leases, contracts, ordinances, and other transactional documents. Duties and Responsibilities Attorneys assigned to this position will primarily litigate cases falling within the scope of the Division’s practice area as described above. The position also includes advising all City departments, Council members, and the Mayor’s office on a broad range of real estate maters and appearing at commission, committee, and Council meetings. Requirements • Minimum five years of civil litigation practice in California and/or Federal Courts • Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California Writing Sample Candidates are required to submit a recent writing sample. Desired Qualifications • First-chair civil trial work, including jury trials • Inverse condemnation cases involving a physical taking or damaging of property • Eminent Domain • Real estate property damage claims and/or litigation • Title disputes • Municipal and/or government law • Landlord/Tenant disputes • Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing • Working with public officials, agency personnel and members of the public • Strong oral communication skills • Appellate practice • The remaining substantive areas of law that comprise the Division’s practice areas, as described above Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework. 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. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: htps://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (BAR NUMBER), REAL PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT #3313B in the subject line to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description POLICE LITIGATION UNIT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH Salary Range: $115,696 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. Duties and Responsibilities Attorneys in the Police Litigation Unit defend the City of Los Angeles and individual LAPD Officers in civil lawsuits alleging excessive use of force or other police misconduct. Largely, the cases assigned to the trial attorneys involve allegations of constitutional violations of the 1st, 4th and 14th Amendments, claims of excessive force, false arrest, illegal search and seizure, or other violations of civil rights. In addition to trying cases, trial attorneys are responsible for all pretrial phases of litigation, including law and motion, depositions and discovery, mediation, and frequent interaction with LAPD personnel. Litigation is primarily in the United States District Court and Superior Courts. Requirements Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: •At least three years of civil litigation practice in California Superior Courtsand/or United States District Court. •Significant trial experience (civil or criminal); •Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law; •Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel, andmembers of the public; •Strong analytical and reasoning skills and a strong work ethic; and •Strong oral communication and advocacy skills. Writing Sample Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they have personally authored within the last two years. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework. 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. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: htps://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email aty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (BAR NUMBER) #3037C to Aty.Recruit@lacity.org. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. This position announcement will remain open until position is filled. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CRIMINAL BRANCH OPERATIONS CRIMINAL AND SPECIAL LITIGATION BRANCH Salary Range: DCA I: $94,127 - $137,599 DCA II: $115,696 - $169,148 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The City Attorney’s Office offers a range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues. The effectiveness of the City Attorney’s Office depends upon the continued recruitment and hiring of excellent and diverse legal talent. We recognize the need for attorneys of varied backgrounds and skills, and offer an inclusive environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we effectively serve the people of Los Angeles. The Criminal Branch Operations of the Criminal and Special Litigation Branch has immediate openings for attorneys. Criminal Branch Operations attorneys prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases from branch offices located throughout Los Angeles. The City Attorney's Office works closely with local law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol and numerous city, county, state, and federal regulatory agencies to prosecute crimes occurring in the City of Los Angeles. Duties and Responsibilities The essential job functions of the attorneys assigned to the Criminal Branch Operations include 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-deliberation motions and appropriate sentence recommendation post conviction; and, all other duties and responsibilities associated with the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses handled by the Office of the City Attorney. Requirements Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California. Desired Qualifications The following qualifications are highly desirable: -Trial experience demonstrating strong trial skills, including an understanding of evidentiary issues, trial preparation and trial strategy, and a broad knowledge of criminal law and procedure. -Experience prosecuting misdemeanors. -Experience with filing procedures and handling arraignment, master calendar, trial and post-conviction courts. -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. -Familiarity with electronic databases and the electronic and digital presentation of evidence. -Ability to assist in the preparation of reports, memoranda and legal research. Writing Sample Candidates must provide two (2) writing samples that they personally authored in the last two (2) years. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week. Current Location Candidates may be selected for any of the following locations: Central Branch 200 N. Main Street, 5th Floor, Los Angeles 90012 Metropolitan Branch 1945 S. Hill Street, Room 501, Los Angeles 90007 Pacific Branch 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., Room 430, Los Angeles 90045 North Valley Branch 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 450, Van Nuys 91401 Van Nuys Branch 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 160, Van Nuys 91401 Harbor Branch 100 Oceangate, Suite 510, Long Beach 90802 COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Classification Placement in this position by a current City Attorney employee will initially be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification, pending six months of satisfactory performance. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying DCA - CRIMINAL BRANCH PROSECUTOR #3039 to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. Hiring is ongoing as positions become available. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY WATER & ENVIRONMENT SECTION DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER DIVISION ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: DCA II $115,696 - $169,148 DCA III $151,442 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The DWP Division acts as General Counsel to the Board of Water & Power Commissioners, its officers, and employees. Division attorneys are responsible for legal representation, counsel and advice, and handling litigation related to DWP operations. Duties and Responsibilities The Office of the City Attorney has an immediate opening for an experienced attorney interested in representing the Department of Water and Power (DWP) on legal matters involving water, environmental, and natural resources law. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong oral and written skills and enjoy a team-based approach to representing clients. The attorneys in this Section advise LADWP as it navigates the legal challenges associated with transforming from a utility founded in the 20th century into one that intends to provide the vast majority of its power from renewable sources by 2035 and to drastically increase the amount of recycled water supplied to its customers. The legal implications of climate change and the essential actions to adapt to it are among the most pressing legal issues facing both the water and power systems. The responsibilities of this position are generally representing and advising DWP’s Water System on issues involving the Los Angeles Aqueduct system, groundwater rights, purchased imported water supplies, storm water and recycled water projects, and contaminated site remediation. Advising the Power System on mandatory environmental regulations affecting its operations are also integral to the work. The scope of work includes analyzing and litigating matters arising under state and federal laws, including the California Water Code, the Clean Water Act, the Porter-Cologne Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Fish and Game Code, the California Environmental Quality Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, and other relevant statutes. Responsibilities include representing DWP before various administrative agencies and State and Federal Courts, and handling legal matters that arise in Inyo and Mono Counties. Accordingly, the position requires occasional travel to other parts of the State, including the Eastern Sierra region, Sacramento, and San Francisco. Because DWP is a municipal utility and a proprietary department of the City, matters relating to the City Charter, general municipal law, the fixing of rates and enforcement of the rules and regulations under which DWP operates will be implicated. Requirements Five (5) years of practice in California and Federal Courts. Ability to review and draft contracts, ordinances, settlement agreements, resolutions, and Board letters; and the ability to draft clear, concise pleadings and motions and argue persuasively before courts, administrative hearing boards, and other tribunals. Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Desired Qualifications The following qualifications are desirable: ? Previous civil litigation experience in water, environmental, and/or natural resources law; ? Previous experience as a regulator or prosecutor for environmental matters; ? Demonstrated analytical skills; ? Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public; and ? Strong oral communication skills. Writing Sample Candidates must provide two (2) writing samples. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week. Current Location DWP Division is located at 221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90012. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Classification Placement in this position by a current City Attorney employee will initially be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification, pending six months of satisfactory performance. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying DCA - DWP - WATER & ENVIRONMENT #3293 to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description POLICE BOARD OF RIGHTS ADVOCATE DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY II/III MUNICIPAL LAW BRANCH Salary Range: $115,696 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The Public Safety General Counsel Division (PGEN) serves as general counsel to the Police Department (LAPD), Fire Department (LAFD) and the Emergency Management Department. It is comprised of the Police Discovery Section, Police Administrative Law Section and Public Safety General Counsel Section. Attorneys in this Division work closely with LAPD management on cutting-edge legal issues involving constitutional law, criminal law and procedure, civil liability, municipal law, administrative law and employment law. Attorneys provide assistance and advice on police, fire, and emergency management operations and policy issues; draft City ordinances; staff and advise the Board of Police Commissioners, Board of Fire Commissioners, City Council Committees and the City Emergency Operations Board, including advice on legal issues under consideration by those commissions/committees. Attorneys may also provide advice on the open meeting requirements of the Brown Act and the disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act; handle Writ proceedings in the Superior Court; analyze court opinions; prepare legal updates, reports, legal opinions and other written advice; draft oppositions to Pitchess motions and subpoenas, and handle appearances in criminal courts. Duties and Responsibilities The attorney selected for this position will be assigned to serve as a Police Department Advocate for the LAPD in maters involving police officer misconduct. The attorney will prepare and present cases before a quasi-judicial tribunal known as a Board of Rights (BOR) and make recommendations on disciplinary penalties. In addition, the attorneys will defend petitions for writ of administrative mandate filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by police officers seeking to reverse discipline imposed by the Chief of Police after findings at the BOR. The selected attorney will perform various legal work including: • Reviewing evidence and presenting cases • Direct and cross-examination of witnesses • Writing legal briefs • Making oral arguments • Conducting legal research • Working closely with LAPD Internal Affairs • Handling other PGEN assignments as needed Requirements Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: • A minimum of three years of experience in the practice of law in California Superior Courts; • Strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law; • Strong oral communication and advocacy skills; • Strong analytical and reasoning skills; • Ability to deal effectively with police personnel and other public officials; • Demonstrated ability to handle a busy and varied workload; • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete time-sensitive tasks; • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential and sensitive maters appropriately; • A strong work ethic. Writing Sample Candidates are required to submit a recent writing sample, of which they were the primary author. Desired Qualifications Trial and/or hearing experience; experience with legal issues involving constitutional law, civil liability, municipal law, administrative law, employment, the Brown Act or the Public Records Act. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework. 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. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: htps://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying DCA, POLICE BOARD OF RIGHTS (BAR NUMBER) #3283B in subject line to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GENERAL LITIGATION DIVISION-LAW & MOTION CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH DCA II: $115,696 - $169,148 DCA III: $151,442 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The General Litigation Division defends the City of Los Angeles and its employees in civil tort litigation, particularly in wrongful death and personal injury damages actions. The cases typically involve allegations of a dangerous condition of public property or allegations of negligent conduct by the City or its employees. The dangerous condition maters include roadway design, crosswalk placement and condition, sidewalk and roadway conditions, and a variety of traffic control installations involving traffic engineering principles. There are often significant issues relating to governmental immunities and other defenses warranting dispositive motions. The litigation primarily involves State Court litigation in Superior Courts throughout Los Angeles County, but occasionally involves lawsuits venued in surrounding counties or Federal Court. Duties and Responsibilities The attorney occupying this position will be responsible for analyzing claims and lawsuits to give advice and negotiate early settlements. The attorney will also be responsible for legal research and law and motion support. The primary focus will be crafting dispositive motions, although other law and motion practice, including discovery motions, motions in limine, and post-trial motions, will be involved as well. Consulting with the trial deputies, appellate attorneys, and management concerning legal and settlement strategy will also be a job responsibility at all stages from claim to trial. Requirements Must be licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California. Additional required qualifications include: • Five years civil litigation experience; • Substantial experience in negotiation of claims and lawsuits; • A sincere desire to vigorously defend the City through thoughftul, well written and well researched law and motion practice; • Strong oral communication, writing, and advocacy skills; and • The ability to exercise sound judgment. Desired Qualifications The following qualifications are highly desirable: • Experience in governmental tort litigation; • Familiarity with governmental immunities and defenses commonly applicable to the governmental entities; • Experience in law and motion and/or appellate advocacy; • Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology; and • Licensed to practice law in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Writing Sample Applicants are required to submit two writing samples personally written. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week. Current Location Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a one (1) Year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the one (1) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing samples and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying DCA - GENERAL LITIGATION (LAW & MOTION) #3329 to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. Resumes will be accepted until this position is filled. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY LAND USE DIVISION HOUSING, LAND USE & REAL PROPERTY BRANCH Salary Range DCA I: $94,127 - $137,599 DCA II $115,696 - $169,148 DCA III: $151,442 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The Land Use Division is responsible for advising and defending the City on all matters in the planning, zoning and building and safety areas of the law. Attorneys in the Division advise the Departments of City Planning and Building and Safety, and decision makers on land use and building and safety matters, including the City Council, the City Planning Commission, Area Planning Commissions, the Board of the Department of Building and Safety and the Cultural Heritage Commission. Attorneys in the Division are responsible for defending the City against litigation, in both federal and state courts, that challenges the City's land use and building permit decisions and actions, including actions involving writs of mandate, civil rights, constitutional challenges, and CEQA. Attorneys also draft ordinances involving amendments to the Zoning and Planning Code, general and specific plans, moratoriums and building and safety regulations. Duties and Responsibilities The attorney assigned to this position will primarily advise City staff, officials, and consultants on CEQA compliance and provide guidance on the preparation of defensible CEQA documents and findings for plans, zoning, building and safety ordinances, and development projects, as well as participate in or handle litigation, and draft ordinances. Requirements Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: Ability to deal effectively with public officials, department personnel and members of the public. Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law. Ability to work efficiently and make decisions practically, ethically and independently. Strong oral and written communication skills. Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The following qualifications are highly desirable: Minimum three (3) years of experience advising and/or litigating CEQA matters. Experience reviewing and advising on EIRs, Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), and statutory and categorical exemptions. Knowledge and familiarity with State Planning and Zoning Law and the Subdivision Map Act. Experience with administrative record issues and e-discovery. Writing Sample Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week. 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. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Attorneys interested in applying should submit their cover letter specifying DCA - LAND USE DIVISION #3260, resume, and relevant writing in ONE (1) PDF FILE via email to atty.recruit@lacity.org. Hiring is ongoing as positions become available. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description Deputy City Attorney Employee Relations - Water and Power DCA II: $115,696 - $169,148 DCA III: $151,442 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The Water & Power Division acts as counsel to the Department of Water & Power (DWP), its officers, employees, and the Board of Water & Power Commissioners Duties and Responsibilities The attorney’s primary duties will include advising and representing DWP on labor and employment law matters, including: ? Representing DWP in all phases of labor and employment litigation, including trials in state and federal court; ? Providing advice on state and federal labor and employment law matters, including statutes and regulations governing employee relations, discrimination, civil rights and related matters; ? Representing DWP in administrative matters and hearings; and ? Other related duties, as assigned. Requirements ? Must be licensed to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. ? Significant experience in civil litigation in handling labor and employment law matters. Civil litigation experience includes, including all aspects of civil litigation, including but not limited to conducting discovery, handling discovery disputes, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and preparing pre-trial motions and documents; ? At least five years of experience practicing labor and employment law; Desired Qualifications ? Strong analytical and reasoning abilities; ? Outstanding research and writing skills; ? Demonstrated high level verbal, communication, and advocacy skills; ? Ability to work as a team with other members of the practice group; ? Ability to work effectively and professionally with public officials, department personnel, and members of the public; and ? Ability to work independently. Writing Sample Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they have personally authored in the last two years. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week. Current Location: DWP Division is located at 221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying “DCA-WATER & POWER EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS” to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: DCA I $94,127 - $137,599 DCA II $115,696 - $169,148 DCA III $151,442 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. The Workers’ Compensation Division is responsible for defending the City of Los Angeles in industrial injury claims litigated before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Duties and Responsibilities Attorneys in the Workers’ Compensation Division represent the City of Los Angeles in workers’ compensation cases filed by City employees. The responsibilities of these positions require appearances before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) and on occasion, in the State Appellate Courts. The City also has several Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs in operation and some attorneys will be required to handle mediation and arbitration for claims filed by city employees who are covered by ADR Agreements. The WCAB is a state administrative agency with exclusive jurisdiction over disputed employee claims for benefits for injuries arising out of employment. Pre-trial discovery and appellate processes often accompany these cases. Requirements Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: At least one (1) year of experience practicing in California workers' compensation law; Familiarity with medical terms and the ability to analyze medical reports and diagnostic records; Familiarity with WCAB rules and regulations and hearing procedures; An understanding of the California disability rating system; Attorneys must be willing and able to handle a case load that requires travel throughout Southern California for court appearances, as well as perform other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications Demonstrated excellent research and writing skills in complex areas of law; Familiarity with ADR programs and the ability to represent the City in mediation and arbitration in ADR claims; Ability to deal effectively with public officials, personnel from many City Departments, and members of the public; Strong oral communication skills; and Appellate experience. Writing Sample Candidates are required to submit a writing sample. A Petition for Reconsideration, Trial Brief or Petition for Writ of Review are preferred. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week. Current Location 700 East Temple Street, Room 220, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Application and Deadline Attorneys interested in applying should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter specifying DCA - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION #3034 F in ONE (1) merged pdf file via email to atty.recruit@lacity.org. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. Selected applicants will be invited to interview. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Attorneys interested in applying should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter specifying DCA - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION #3034 F in ONE (1) merged pdf file via email to atty.recruit@lacity.org. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. Selected applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

job description EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH Salary Range: $115,696 - $221,390 About Us The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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. Duties and Responsibilities The Employment Litigation Division defends City departments and individual City employees in employment litigation brought by current and former employees. The Division’s practice has a strong focus on public safety employees (Police and Fire); however, the work includes a variety of cases from many City departments. Most of the litigation involves California state law employment theories, especially those arising under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) and Labor Code § 1102.5 (the whistleblower statute). However, a working knowledge of labor law and theories in federal employment litigation is helpful in analyzing the cases. Requirements • Significant trial experience (civil or criminal) to verdict; • At least three years of litigation practice in California Superior Court or United States District Court; • Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law; • Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental personnel and members of the public; • Strong analytical and reasoning skills, good judgment, and a strong work ethic; and • Strong oral communication and advocacy skills. Writing Sample Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts Retirement Plan (LACERS) Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b)) Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 Yearly Holidays Vacation Personal Leave Floating Holidays Sick Leave Bereavement Leave Telework This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework. 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. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: htps://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf Probation Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Conflict of Interest This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code. Contact Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org. How to apply Application and Deadline Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and resume in one (1) merged PDF file specifying DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (BAR NUMBER), EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION #3036F in the subject line to Atty.Recruit@lacity.org. Resumes will be accepted until this position is filled. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/31/24

Description Please click here to view the recruitment brochure. The first review of applications is Friday, November 17, 2023 . T he recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. To apply for this outstanding career opportunity, submit a cover letter and comprehensive resume to apply@ralphandersen.com . For additional information, please contact Heather Renschler with Ralph Andersen & Associates at (916) 630-4900. The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance. To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary Closing Date/Time: Continuous