Deputy City Attorney I/II

The Workers’ Compensation Division is responsible for defending the City of Los Angeles in industrial injury claims litigated before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. 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. Other related duties as assigned. 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 least two years 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. **Current Location** City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney. **Work Location and Parking** This position requires regular onsite work. Employer-provided parking is limited and may not be available for this classification. Employees may be responsible for securing and paying for parking at nearby facilities. Applicants are encouraged to review available commute and transportation resources through the City’s COMMUTEwell program. For more information, please visit: [https://lacommutewell.com](https://lacommutewell.com/). **Probation** Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two-year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. **Classification** For internal applicants only – Placement in this position will initially be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification. **Retirement Benefits** Employees participate in the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), which includes mandatory employee pension contributions through payroll deduction. The City also contributes toward the employee’s retirement benefit. Contribution rates are established by the applicable retirement system and may vary based on employee classification, membership status, and other factors. For more information, please visit: [https://www.lacers.org](https://www.lacers.org/). **Application and Deadline** Interested candidates should go to:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/to apply online. **Conflict-of-Interest** This position is designated as Category 1 on the[Conflict-of-Interest Code](https://ethics.lacity.gov/coicodes-2/). **Contact** Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.