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SUMMARY: The City Attorney’s Office offers a range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues. The effectiveness of the City Attorney’s Office depends upon the continued recruitment and hiring of excellent and diverse legal talent. We recognize the need for attorneys of varied backgrounds and skills, and offer an inclusive environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we effectively serve the people of Los Angeles. We also offer competitive benefits and working arrangements including a telework program.

POSITION: The Water & Power Division has an immediate opening for an attorney in its Employment Relations Section.

DIVISION: The Water & Power Division acts as counsel to the Department of Water & Power (DWP), its officers, employees, and the Board of Water & Power Commissioners. The DWP Division is located at 221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA.

DUTIES & 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be licensed to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional qualifications include:

1. 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;

2. At least five years of experience practicing labor and employment law;

3. Strong analytical and reasoning abilities;

4. Outstanding research and writing skills;

5. Demonstrated high level verbal, communication, and advocacy skills;

6. Ability to work as a team with other members of the practice group;

7. Ability to work effectively and professionally with public officials, department

personnel, and members of the public; and

8. Ability to work independently.

WRITING SAMPLE: Candidates are required to submit two writing samples that they have personally authored in the last two years.

COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.

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.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated Category 17 on the Conflict of Interest Code.