Legal Clerk I - Various Sections

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. Duties and Responsibilities The responsibilities of this position include general office/clerical tasks such as typing; opening, logging and distributing mail; data entry; assisting in records retention; processing new cases by creating folders and labels; cross‑training on other support staff desks; performing full‑time receptionist duties by providing assistance at a public counter, answering telephones and greeting visitors; communicating with the public and other City departments; ordering and organizing supplies; and other duties as assigned. Requirements Must be an accurate typist who pays close attention to detail. Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision and can perform in a team environment. Applicants must be able to lift items up to 25 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation. 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. Typing Certification Requirements Agency’s official emblem or watermark. Name of applicant. Number of minutes of the timed typing test. Number of gross words per minute. Number of net words per minute. Number of errors. Date of certificate. Signature of person certifying the certificate. Address and telephone number of agency. Desired Qualifications Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Word. Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology is highly desirable. Requirements for Application Cover Letter Resume Typing Certificate Probation 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. Successfully completing this probationary period will result in tenure with the office. Application and Deadline Interested candidates should go to to apply online. This position will remain open until filled. Contact Questions? Please email View email address on click.appcast.io. EEO Statement AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AT View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr