What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy City Attorney II position at Los Angeles City Attorney's Office (CA)?
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.
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. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong oral and written skills and enjoy a team-based approach to representing clients.
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 responsibilities of this position primarily include litigation, as well as generally representing and advising DWP’s Customer Service Division and ITS 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.
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:
- 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.
Requirements for Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample personally authored in the last two years.
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 City of Los Angeles.
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
Internal applicants: Placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification.
Conflict of Interest
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code.
Contact
Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.
Salary : $124,068 - $181,405
