About Us
The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City of Los Angeles (“City”) with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform to advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include performing routine to moderately difficult legal clerical work; type various documents from plain or corrected copy, rough draft or dictating equipment. Compose and type correspondence of a routine nature by following general instructions as to content or by referring to records of previous correspondence. Sorts, classifies, indexes, cross-references, photocopies and files legal correspondence, memoranda, reports, contracts, complaints, citations, accident reports, claims, statistical and financial tabulations, court calendars, legal opinions and other documents. May act as a receptionist, assisting callers in person or on the telephone by answering questions, receiving and recording requests and complaints, and referring callers to proper sources. Ordering and organizing supplies; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for the Legal Clerk II position, which includes passing a typing test of 45 wpm and no more than five errors, as well as a spelling test with five errors maximum.
• This position requires the ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision. Applicants must have the ability to work under pressure, pay close attention to detail and communicate effectively.
• This position requires a person to lift boxes (up to 25 lbs.). The hours for this position are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to operational needs. Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Please note that the City Attorney’s Office will not be administering typing tests to candidates. Refer to the attached “Typing Certification Requirements” for further information.
Desired Qualifications
• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology is desirable. Thorough familiarity with Microsoft Word is strongly preferred.
• Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Word;
• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology;
