Deputy Attorney III​/IV

Overview

Deputy City Attorney III/IV role at the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney. The Office is a large municipal law office with over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, providing legal services to the City of Los Angeles.

Guided by integrity, accountability and transparency, we seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission makes a positive impact.

• Provide legal advice to the CAO’s Debt Administration Section and other City departments on municipal finance matters, including issuance and administration of tax-exempt and taxable bonds.
• Address State and Federal post-issuance compliance matters applicable to municipal bonds.
• Handle disclosure and securities law matters applicable to municipal bonds; negotiate and advise on contracts related to municipal financings (leases, indentures, credit facility agreements, escrow agreements, bond purchase agreements).
• Prepare ballot measures seeking voter authorization for matters such as general obligation bonds or special taxes; advise on Proposition 218, Proposition 26, and related issues; may involve litigation.
• Prepare related ordinances, opinions, City Council Reports, and other documents relating to municipal financings and finance matters.

• Licensed to practice law in all California courts.
• At least 5 years of municipal bond financing experience.
• Knowledge of municipal bonds and other debt financing for California local agencies, including CAO bond programs (GO bonds, lease financings, revenue financings, TANs, Mello-Roos, assessments, special taxes).
• Knowledge of laws relating to municipal financings and securities laws; excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team with City staff, external bond and disclosure counsels, and municipal advisors; demonstrated research and writing skills in complex areas of law.

• Experience advising legislative bodies; knowledge of the California Public Records Act, Brown Act and conflict of interest laws.
• Knowledge of public contracting laws and procurement practices.
• Experience providing legal advice to public agencies and/or regulatory agencies and public officials.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Two writing samples personally authored in the last two years.

Current Location
City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position may be assigned to any location within Los Angeles County.

Probation
Exempt position (non-Civil Service) with a two-year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion results in tenure with the Office.

Internal applicants: placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming their current classification.

Interested candidates should apply online at

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Position will remain open until filled.

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

Questions? Please email atty.recruit.

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 will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. To request accommodation, please call the Human Resources Division at .