Senior Law Clerk

Position/Program Information

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

EXAM NUMBER: A9243G

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We welcome applications from everyone! FILING PERIOD: We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday, August 12, 2026, before 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to be accepted. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the nation’s most populous county and the largest employer in Southern California. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Joining the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation. Our jurisdiction spans 4,083 miles, stretching from the Antelope Valley to Long Beach, and from Pomona to Malibu. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused alike through an unrelenting pursuit of justice. That pursuit of justice will ensure that not just the result but the process itself reflects the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity. Essential Job Functions Researches, studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents. Organizes extensive legal discovery, reports, documents and potential exhibits. Conducts pretrial review of case files for witness subpoenas and other necessary evidence for trial. Conducts preliminary interviews of potential complainants in criminal cases and reports on findings of facts to determine if sufficient evidence is present to undertake prosecution. Reads, understands, and analyzes legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, court orders, transcripts statutory codes and appellate decisions. Prepares a variety of legal documents including drafts and memoranda summarizing the results of examinations of court decisions, administrative board decisions, State statutes, ordinances and opinions. Provides information to judges, attorneys, and the public concerning the work of the department. Communicates with witnesses, experts, and other interested parties. Schedules witnesses and prepares witnesses and clients in courtroom procedures and appropriate protocol. Interviews parties to obtain factual, biographical, and financial information. Performs other related work as required. Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an approved or accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.* *To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date your Juris Doctor degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst in the email provided.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information This examination consists of a structured interview test weighted at 100% , measuring: Professional/Technical Knowledge (General Criminal Case & Statutory Law and Constitutional Principles of California Rules of Professional Conduct as they pertain to Criminal Defense), Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Oral Communication Skills, Listening Skills, Fact Finding, Ethics & Integrity, Cultural & Individual Sensitivity. Applicants must meet the requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be added to the list. Final results will be sent via email. Test scores will not be given over the phone. Standardized examination materials, such as multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), are not subject to review, as outlined in the CSR 7.19. However, the following material is available for review: Structured Interview Result Report You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at Homepage | LA County Online Assessments Prep Series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Eligibility and Vacancy Information Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the District Attorney's Office as they occur. Available Shift Applicants must be willing and able to work in ANY AREA of Los Angeles County and on ANY SHIFT (e.g., evenings, nights, weekends, etc.). Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Social Security Number Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. No Sharing of User ID and Password All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io. We require a completed “Request for Reasonable Accommodation” form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process. Questions? 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Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: Testing Accommodations for Applicants The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: Fair Chance The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at Veteran’s Credit Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: Revised September 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Los Angeles