Deputy City Attorney II/III

The Police Litigation Unit defends the City of Los Angeles and individual LAPD Officers in civil lawsuits alleging excessive use of force or other police misconduct. 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. 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 Courts and/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, and members of the public; - Strong analytical and reasoning skills and a strong work ethic; and - Strong oral communication and advocacy skills. **Requirements for Application** - Cover Letter - Resume - Writing Sample - Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they personally have authored in the last two years. **Current Location** City Hall, 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.