DCA IV - SUPERVISING ATTORNEY - DWP CIVIL

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DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY IV
Supervising Attorney - Civil Litigation
Department of Water and Power
Salary Range: $ 187,961- $274,801

About Us
The Los Angeles City Attorney's office 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 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.

Description
The Department of Water and Power Division acts as General Counsel to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP), its officers and employees, and its Board of Commissioners. Division attorneys are responsible for legal representation, counsel and advice, and litigation related to DWP operations. The Civil Litigation (Tort) Section represents DWP in civil liability claims and litigation. The practice is active, interesting, and encompasses a large variety of cases, including personal injury, inverse condemnation, class actions, and wildfire litigation.

Duties and Responsibilities
The supervisor of the group will be expected to:
1. Handle all aspects of civil litigation, with a specific focus on personal injury and inverse condemnation cases;
2. Assign and monitor cases, including monitoring caseloads;
3. Monitor outside counsel;
4. Approve and review all settlements and settlement offers;
5. Work with the claims department to investigate and resolve claims;
6. Provide advice to handling attorneys on case strategy, etc.;
7. Assist other City attorneys with cases that relate to LADWP;
8. Handle third-party subpoenas, including by defending depositions;
9. Review claims settlements;
10. Draft settlement letters to the Board and present settlements to the Board;
11. Provide case updates to the insurance carriers and otherwise keep them apprised of cases potentially implicating insurance; and
12. Work to foster a collegial and supportive environment for their colleagues.

Requirements
Applicants must:
? Be licensed to practice law in the State of California and admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Central District of California;
? Have at least ten (10) years of legal experience;
? Have experience supervising attorneys and support staff.

Desired Qualifications
? Knowledge of and experience with laws and regulations governing utilities;
? Experience with municipal law (including the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act);
? Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental executive management and personnel, and members of the public;
? Strong written and oral communication skills; and
? Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and concurrently complete multiple assignments.

Writing Sample
? Candidates must provide two (2) writing samples they personally authored in the last two years.

Requirements for Application
? Cover letter
? Resume
? Two writing samples
Benefits Offered
Medical, Dental, Vision
? Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
o 13 Yearly Holidays
Disability Insurance
o Vacation
Tax-Advantage Spending Accounts
o Personal Leave
Retirement Plan (LACERS)
o Floating Holidays
Deferred Compensation Plan (457(b))
o Sick Leave
Employee and Family Assistance Program
o Bereavement Leave

Telework
This position may qualify for up to 2 days of telework per week.
Location
111 N Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA. 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 (2) years probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) years probationary period will result in tenure with the office.

Classification
Internal applicants: Placement in this position will initially be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their currentclassification.

Conflict of Interest
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code.

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

AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL (213) 978-7160.

How to apply

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply online.

Resumes will be accepted until this position is filled.Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

exempt employment

If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process.

General Information About Exempt Employment

Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest.

Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees

There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position.

Closing Date/Time: 7/30/25

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