Deputy City Attorney II/III (Transactional Attorney)

About the role

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 of Los Angeles ("City") with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform to advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California. Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide. We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice concerning real property matters
• Draft and negotiate real estate transactional documents, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, right-of-entry permits, and easements
• Work collaboratively with City departments to consummate real estate transactions
• Advising City departments, staff, and officials on a broad range of real estate matters
• Appearing at various commission, committee, and City Council meetings
• Working closely with other attorneys and support staff in the Real Property Division and across the Office
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California
• Minimum three years of practice negotiating and drafting contracts
• Experience with real estate law, including in the areas of leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development, is highly desired
• Strong legal, analytical, written and oral communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

Candidates are required to submit two recent writing samples personally authored in the last two years.

Supplemental Information

Current Location: City Hall East, 200 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney. 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. Successfully completing this 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.

Application and Deadline: Interested candidates should go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney to apply online. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. This position will remain open until it is filled.

Contact Questions?: Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.

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