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City of Long Beach · 18 hours ago

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I-II

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The City of Long Beach is seeking a full-time trial attorney to work in the Litigation division. The successful candidate will represent the City and its employees in court, manage an active litigation caseload, and handle all aspects of pre-trial preparation.

Association

Responsibilities

Appear for City and City employees at trials and hearings in both state and federal courts

Prepare trial documents

Draft and argue various motions, including discovery motions, limine motions, and dispositive motions

Take and defend depositions, including expert witness depositions

Propound, and respond to, discovery

Analyze case file and make detailed liability and damages assessments

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

Civil litigationCalifornia civil procedureLegal writingWestlawMicrosoft 365Task prioritizationProfessional demeanorClear communicationTeam-first attitude

Required

Graduation from law school accredited by the ABA or the California Committee of Bar Examiners

A member of the California State Bar in good standing with no prior history of discipline

Two years of legal experience working as an attorney

A valid California Class C driver's license

A minimum of two years' experience practicing civil litigation is required

The successful candidate will immediately assume an active litigation caseload and must be comfortable and confident appearing in court

Current and detailed knowledge of civil litigation, including California civil procedure and evidence

Strong legal writing and research ability, including using Westlaw

Clear and concise communication

Skill in prioritizing tasks, executing to meet strict deadlines, and maintaining organized files

Comfort working independently and with minimal supervision

Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Outlook and Word

A team-first attitude

Civil and courteous interaction with all people

Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred

4-8 years' experience, and a background in complex personal injury/wrongful death, are preferred

Benefits

Retirement - City offers CalPERS with a benefit of 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2% at 62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the limitations set by PERS. Employee pays the employee portion. The City also participates in Social Security.

Vacation - Twelve (12) days after one year of service; 15 days after 4½ years of service; 20 days after 19½ years of service. Use of vacation days after 6 months of service.

Executive Leave - Forty (40) hours per year.

Sick Leave - Ninety-six (96) hours or twelve (12) days per year, with unlimited accrual; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

Paid Parental Leave - After six (6) months of City employment, up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Holidays - Eleven (11) designated holidays per year plus four (4) personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.

Health Insurance - Two medical plans are available: HMO or PPO. The City pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/dental plan selected.

Dental Insurance - Two dental plans are available for employees and dependents: HMO or PPO.

Vision - Comprehensive exams covered every 12 months with discounts on exams and on glasses/ contacts.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

Life Insurance - City-paid term life insurance policy.

Disability - City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Management Physical - Annual City-paid physical examination.

Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan - City contributes $250 a month to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square.

Bereavement Leave -Five paid bereavement leave (BL) days per eligible family member death or critical illness (where death appears imminent), with a maximum of three occurrences in a calendar year (up to fifteen maximum paid days).

Monthly Transportation Allowance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - May be eligible.

Alternate Work Schedule - 9/80 (Alternate Fridays off).

Hybrid Work Program - Combination of in-office and telecommuting.