With 500+ attorneys practicing criminal and civil law throughout the City of Los Angeles, and nearly 500 other legal professionals, the work we do is as exciting as the people and City we serve.
In addition to competitive salaries, this Office provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement, and flexible work schedules, including telework and alternate work options. This is designed to support employees’ well-being, growth and work-life balance.
This Office is an equal opportunity employer for all qualified candidates. We welcome all applicants. All positions are open to qualified persons pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. This Office will make reasonable accommodations.
Openings: Attorneys
| Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF) Public Procurement and Contracting Division Municipal Law Branch (#3399) | Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF) Port of Los Angeles (#3387B) |
| General Counsel (link to PDF) Department of Water and Power Department of Water and Power Division (#3397) | Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF) Employment Litigation Division Civil Litigation Branch (#3036F) |
| Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF) Civil Liability Appeals Division Civil Litigation Branch (#3396) | Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF) Water & Environment Section Department of Water and Power Division (#3293) |
| Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF) Public Rights Branch (#3375) | Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF) Police Litigation Unit Civil Litigation Branch (#3037C) |
| Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF) General Litigation Division Civil Litigation Branch (#3048F) | Deputy City Attorneys (link to PDF) Criminal and Special Litigation Branch Criminal Branch Operations (#3039) |
Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF) |
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Openings: Support Staff and Other Legal Professionals
| Administrative Coordinator I (link to PDF) Community Outreach Coordinator Community Outreach and Response Executive Branch (#3400) | Administrative Coordinator 1 (link to PDF) Communications Specialist Communications Division Executive Branch (#3401) |
Legal Clerk II (link to PDF) | Legal Secretary 1 (link to PDF) Civil, Criminal and Municipal Branches Various Sections (#802) |
| Legal Clerk I (link to PDF) Civil, Criminal and Municipal Branches Various Sections (#861H) |
Special Opportunities
- Law Clerk and Volunteer (Internship) Program (link to PDF) Learn about the City Attorney's Law Clerk and Volunteer program and apply today.
- Post Bar Fellowship (link to PDF) For individuals who have received a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and are awaiting California Bar examination results to apply for the program.
- TAP Practicum (link to PDF) For individuals who have completed the L.A. County Bar Association Traditional TAP course.
- Pathway Program (link to PDF) For students, ages 18-24, of L.A. Community College District and other regional community colleges, as part of the L.A. College Promise program.
For more information, Email Danette Garcia, Director - Community and Government Affairs.
City Attorney Affinity Groups
- ​Asian Pacific City Attorneys Association: Contact Daniel Lee
- Association of Black City Attorneys: Contact Anne Haley
- Latino City Attorney Association: Contact Vanessa Alvarado
- LGBTQ Pride Association: Contact Ethan Weaver
- City Attorney Women's Association: Contact Jennifer Tobkin