Posting number: 2026-3550
Department: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Division: Civil Litigation
Job classification: Deputy City Attorney III
Posting type: Open
Categories: Attorney
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.
The primary duties of this position will include aggressively defending the DWP, its officers, employees, and Board members from civil liability (tort) claims and litigation; advising and representing the DWP and its personnel on procedures to reduce claim and litigation exposure, and handling collection matters on behalf of the DWP involving damages to its property and reimbursable expenditures. Other duties as assigned.
License to practice law in the State of California, three years’ experience in civil trial preparation and actual trial experience in the California Superior Court (both limited and unlimited jurisdictions), knowledge of the California Government Code and its application to public entities; an understanding of claims for damages and claims procedures; and mediation and/or arbitration experience.
221 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the City of Los Angeles.
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.
Current employees selected for this assignment will be placed through a lateral transfer and will retain their current classification.
Interested candidates should apply online. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code.
Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.
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