RFP Employment Litigation

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office is seeking qualified law firms to provide employment‑litigation legal services, including review, negotiation, trial support, and general advice for the City’s defense in employment‑related lawsuits. The contract will be awarded to one or more firms for up to three years, with an anticipated start shortly after selection. Firms must register on RAMPLA.org, submit a full proposal package by October 19, 2026, and comply with local business preference and conflict‑of‑interest rules. • Scope: employment litigation defense for City departments and employees (e.g., wage‑hour, First Amendment, defamation claims). • Deliverables: legal analysis, negotiation, trial representation, advisory memos, and ongoing counsel. • Requirements: qualified attorneys, bar numbers, resumes, hourly rates, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and compliance with LA Local Business Preference Program. • Evaluation: experience, capability, and compliance; interviews may be conducted. • Duration: up to 3 years; proposals valid 120 days. • Submission: electronic to three City Attorney contacts by 5 pm, Oct 19, 2026.