Legal Assistant I

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 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. SPECIAL NOTES Visit to find out more information about our community. 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr