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The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. It has more than 1,000 legal professionals, including more than 500 attorneys. The City Attorney is the Chief Counsel to the City and the Chief Prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles. The Office provides a wide range of legal services, prosecutes criminal misdemeanors, plays a leading role in criminal justice reform, advises on homelessness initiatives, defends civil lawsuits and claims, and brings civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.

Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, service and accountability, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide. We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.

The Criminal Branch is responsible for the processing of misdemeanor cases filed throughout the City of Los Angeles. The Criminal Branch offices are:

Central

200 N. Main Street, 5th Floor, Los Angeles 90012

221 N Figueroa St #100, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Metropolitan

1945 S. Hill Street, Room 501, Los Angeles 90007

Pacific

11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., Room 430, Los Angeles 90045

100 Oceangate, Suite 510, Long Beach, CA 90802

Van Nuys

6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 160, Van Nuys 91401

900 3rd St., San Fernando, CA 91340

Hollywood - Mental Health Courthouse

5925 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028

The Witness Service Coordinator is responsible for assisting attorneys with witness contact on all continuing misdemeanor cases, and for case processing duties as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contacting civilian witnesses regarding their court appearances;
• Explaining court procedures and providing court escort services for victims and witnesses;
• Responding to telephone inquiries from subpoenaed witnesses and fostering cooperative attitudes;
• Reviewing case files and utilizing investigative techniques to locate necessary witnesses when insufficient or inaccurate information is contained in case documents;
• Collecting subpoenas and checking the witnesses on the Deputy City Attorney’s court calendar;
• Paging missing witnesses;
• Tracing data to determine the status of any case that does not appear on the daily calendar;
• Working with the courts to assist victims and witnesses in obtaining court fees and arranging travel for witnesses and victims;
• Resolving miscellaneous problems which develop with witnesses;
• Preparing restitution letters;
• Assisting with the preparation and compilation of criminal complaints;
• Updating case information in the Office’s criminal case management system;
• Accessing booking and criminal information via NECS (Network Communication System), TCIS (Trial Courts Information System), and CCHRS (Consolidated Criminal History Reporting System)
• Operate vehicle as needed to provide support at court proceedings or any of the Criminal Branch offices located throughout Los Angeles County; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of the criminal case management systems, Network Expanded Communications System (NECS) and the Trial Court Information System (TCIS). Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred.

This position is subject to assignment at any Criminal Branch office or location within the County of Los Angeles.

For external applicants – Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil Service) will be subject to a one-year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the one-year probationary period will result in tenure with the office.

This position is designated as Category 12 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code

Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.