Deputy City Attorney II/III

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Description

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: 1) representing DWP in all phases of labor and employment litigation, including trials in state and federal court; 2) providing advice on state and federal labor and employment law matters, including statutes and regulations governing employee relations, discrimination, civil rights and related matters; 3) representing DWP in administrative matters and hearings; and 4) other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California.

Desired Qualifications

• Significant experience in handling labor and employment law matters, 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;
• 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.

Requirements for Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample personally authored in the last two years.

Supplemental Information

Current Location:

The DWP Division is located at 221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA. 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

Current employees selected for this assignment will be placed through a lateral transfer and will retain their current classification.