Secretary Legal**

Secretary Legal Salary: $73,163 to $90,890; $84,459 to $104,922; $95,087 to $118,139; and $123,129 to $129,998. Duties: A Secretary Legal performs specialized secretarial work in connection with legal matters in the City Attorney’s Office at the Department of Water and Power; may act as secretary to a Chief Assistant City Attorney; may assign, review and evaluate the work of a group of employees engaged in legal secretarial work, including applying sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective workforce and fulfilling equal employment opportunity responsibilities. Requirements / Minimum Qualifications: Two years of full‑time paid experience as a legal secretary performing litigation document preparation under the California court system’s filing requirements and procedures, including electronic filings; OR Two years of full‑time paid experience as a legal secretary working for a Workers’ Compensation attorney or a group of attorneys preparing and electronically filing litigation documents under California court system requirements. Application Process: Applicants lacking six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination; however, appointment requires full experience. Valid Class C driver’s license required; applicants with three or more moving violations in last 36 months or DUI/DWI convictions disqualified. Experience with legal software (iManage, Soft Solutions, Microsoft Word & Excel, EAMS) desirable. Selection Process: Examination includes an advisory proofreading exercise and a weighted interview. Interview competencies: Attention to Detail; Responsiveness and Follow‑up; Interpersonal Skills; Written Communication; Follow Oral Directions; Job Knowledge related to legal and court procedures, filings, documents, and software. Deadline for application: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025. Proofreading exercise may be completed between MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025 and MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026. Interview anticipated between MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 and FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026. Notes: Preferred for candidates from eligible list for lower pay grade positions. Annual salary at the start of the pay range; current salary range subject to change. For reciprocity information, visit Exam is based on a validation study. City is a covered entity under FEHA and ADA; reasonable accommodations available. Disability accommodation form available at All applicants may be disqualified if minimum qualifications not met. Promotional candidates considered first, then open, with possible adjustments for seniority credit. A final average score of 70% or higher required for eligible list. EEO Statement: The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Disaster Service Worker requirement: All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Los Angeles Department of Water and Power