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. 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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
Substantial knowledge of medical conditions is required since many matters involve catastrophic injuries; and
Other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
Application and DeadlineInterested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/to apply online.
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
Position will remain open until filled.
Conflict-of-Interest
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.
Contact
Questions? Please email [email protected].
Work Location: In person
