Deputy Attorney I​/II​/III

Overview

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The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices, with over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys. The Office provides the City with high-caliber legal services across prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, criminal justice reform, homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.

We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.

The Criminal Branch prosecutes misdemeanor criminal cases from court offices throughout Los Angeles. The Regulatory Division focuses on code enforcement and regulatory matters, including enforcement against illegal cannabis activity in the City. The Office collaborates closely with local law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriff s Department, California Highway Patrol, and other city, county, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

The Criminal Branch Offices are located at:

• Central – 200 N. Main Street, 5th Floor, Los Angeles 90012
• Metropolitan – 1945 S. Hill Street, Room 501, Los Angeles 90007
• Airport – 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., Room 430, Los Angeles 90045
• Long Beach – 100 Oceangate, Suite 510, Long Beach, CA 90802
• Van Nuys – 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 160, Van Nuys 91401
• San Fernando – 900 3rd St., San Fernando, CA 91340

The essential job functions include reviewing cases for filing, making filing decisions, initiating criminal complaints, assessing case value for charge reductions, pleas and sentences, appearing in arraignment court, negotiating dispositions, case preparation (including visiting crime scenes when appropriate), retrieval and review of digital evidence, handling discovery, law and motion matters, and related court appearances. Responsibilities also include staffing and appearing in master calendar courts, direct set trial courts, post-conviction courts, conducting jury and court trials, preparing witnesses, delivering opening statements and closing arguments, handling post-trial motions and appeals, and other duties related to prosecuting misdemeanor offenses.

Additional assignments may be determined by the supervisor.

• Licensed to practice law in all courts of the State of California.
• A broad knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
• Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to engage in effective oral advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of members of the public, law enforcement, and the court system with tact, sensitivity and good judgment.
• Strong research and writing skills.

• Minimum five years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience with enforcement of cannabis laws, nuisance abatement, code enforcement, and other regulatory matters.
• Experience in cases involving Business and Professions Code section 17200 and other civil enforcement causes of action.
• Substantial experience in trial skills, including evidentiary issues, trial preparation and trial strategy.
• Significant experience prosecuting misdemeanors.
• Experience with filing procedures and handling arraignment, master calendar, trial and post-conviction courts.
• Experience with electronic databases and electronic/digital presentation of evidence.
• Lead the preparation of reports, memoranda and legal research.

To assist in the selection process, candidates should provide a brief written summary of their experience, including all pertinent training conducted and received.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Summary of Qualifications
• Two writing samples personally authored in the last two years

Current Location
Initial placement will be at City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles.

Appointment to this exempt position…