Deputy City Attorney II - Construction Law
Deputy City Attorney II - Construction Law
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About Us
The Los Angeles City Attorneys office is one of the nations largest municipal law offices. With over 1000 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 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 ourmission and fostering adiverse equitable and inclusiveenvironment are key to making a positive impact.
Description
The 20 attorneys at the Airport Division act as legal counsel to the Department of Airports also known as Los Angeles World Airports and to the Board of Airport Commissioners relating to the three airports owned and operated by the City.
Attorneys in the Division handle representation of the Department of Airports in a wide variety of areas including lawsuits in state and federal court and appearances before various administrative bodies such as the Civil Service Commission and the United States and California Departments of Transportation. This representation involves litigation concerning contract and lease disputes direct condemnation inverse condemnation nuisance personal injury landlordtenant disputes First Amendment rights and matters involving airport proprietors rights covering a wide range of issues. Attorneys in the Airport Division also prepare many types of documents including leases permits reports construction contracts and concession agreements. In addition a significant portion of the attorneys time involves general counselor skills providing advice to various levels of Airport management regarding numerous issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice to the Department of Airports and Board of Airport Commissioners encompassing all phases of the construction contracting process from bidding and negotiations through contract administration and performance to claims and litigation. Specifically the selected attorneys duties will include without limitation the following tasks:
- Assist with contract matters including but not limited to construction bidding and drafting reviewing and analyzing contract documents such as bid/proposal packages and bonds;
- Enforce provisions of payment and performance bonds;
- Assist in reviewing and processing of construction claims and change orders;
- Assist the Department of Airports in claims avoidance and resolution procedures insurance risk management and bonding requirements;
- Litigation before both state and federal courts and administrative agencies and alternative dispute resolution involving various types of performance issues such as delay construction defects cost overruns design errors regulatory compliance and other related claims;
- Defend imposition of stop notices; and
- Assist the Department of Airports on project management issues including drafting contracts for a variety of airport needs contract administration and interpretation during performance negotiations and documentation of disputes.
Requirements
Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in the courts of the State of California and the United States District Courts as applicable. Additional requirements include:
- A minimum of 3 years of construction law experience.
- Candidates should have excellent writing and problemsolving skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with public officials nonattorney proprietary department employees personnel and members of the public; and
- strong oral communication skills.
Requirements for Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample personally authored in the last two years.
Supplemental Information
Telework
This position may qualify for up to 3 days of telework per week.
Location:
The Airport Division is located at Los Angeles International Airport One World Way Room 104 Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the City of Los Angeles.
Probation:
Appointment to this exempt position (non CivilService) 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.
Classification
Internal applicants: Placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification.
Conflict of Interest
This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict of Interest Code.
Contact
Questions Please email .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
