LEGAL ASSISTANT I

Salary : $4,901.87 - $5,818.80 Monthly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 26081409
Department: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Max Number of Applicants: 100


DESCRIPTION
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today!
The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Legal Assistant I with the City Attorney's Office !

The City Attorney advises and represents the City Council and City departments on all legal matters in which they are involved and prosecutes state law misdemeanors and Municipal Code violations that occur within the City of Torrance. To accomplish this goal, the office is divided into three divisions: General Advice, Civil Litigation and Criminal Prosecution.


As part of the Office of the City Attorney, the Legal Assistant I performs a broad range of legal and administrative support duties. The Legal Assistant I also transcribes audio recordings; maintains the City Attorney's law library by updating materials, documents and references as needed and maintains a current database of all information; processes invoices and contracts for payment; and acts as a liaison between court staff, attorneys, and City employees. Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education and Experience
High school graduation or equivalent. A minimum of one year of recent experience in a law office or criminal justice setting in an administrative or clerical role;


or completion of a legal secretarial program that required a minimum of one year of study. Experience in a public agency is preferred.

License and/or Certificates
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License and safe driving record may be required for assignment to some positions in the classification.

Ideal Candidate
In addition to the above requirements, the most successful candidate will possess the following:

• Experience performing the accurate input of data or performing clerical or administrative support;
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and assignments;
• Ability to adapt easily to a fast-paced environment;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with the public, other departments, City officials, and the court; and
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at Resumes must include start and end dates reported by month and year for each position held. Application submissions will close after receiving the first 100 applications.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Written Exam: 50% (Tentatively scheduled on Monday September 14, 2026)

Oral Exam: 50% (Tentatively scheduled on Monday September 28, 2026)

Department Interview: (Tentatively scheduled on the week of October 12, 2026)

SPECIAL NOTES


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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources.


As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.


The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits for Torrance City Employees Association bargaining unit, visit::


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RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
01


How many years of experience do you have in General Legal Support?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

02


Please describe your experience in General Legal Support.
03


How many years of experience do you have in Civil Litigation Support?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

04


Please describe your experience in Civil Litigation Support.
05


How many years of experience do you have in Law Enforcement / Criminal Prosecution Support?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

06


Please describe your experience in Criminal Prosecution Support.
07


How many years of experience do you have in Document Management software and/or Case Management Software?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

08


List the types of Document Management and/or Case Management Software you have used.
09


How many years of experience do you have using a financial system (example: New World, Peoplesoft, etc.)?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 2 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

10


Please describe your experience with financial systems.
11


Describe previous public contact experience, including responding to inquiries from the public. Please provide examples of the types of inquiries you responded to or the type of information you provided.
12


Please describe your experience working with public safety personnel (police, fire and building and safety) such as obtaining responses to discovery requests, coordinating court appearances, etc.
13


Briefly describe any additional training you may have received in the legal area, such as workshops, extension classes, etc. Please include the dates and agency or professional organization that provided the training.
14


This position has a 9/80 work schedule with alternate Fridays off. Are you available to work from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays.

• Yes
• No

15


I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance.

• Yes
• No

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