Legal Assistance/Paralegal

Legal Clerk I
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 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.
The responsibilities of this position includes general office/clerical tasks such as typing; data entry; cross-training on other support staff desks; performing full-time receptionist duties by providing assistance at a public counter, answering telephones and greeting visitors; Applicants are required to submit typing certificate with typing speed of at least 35 wpm net with no more than five (5) errors. Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision, and can perform in a team environment.
Monday through Friday, subject to operational needs.
Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Word. Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology is highly desirable.
Requirements for Application

Typing Certificate
Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney.
Probation
Successfully completing this probationary period will result in tenure with the office.
Interested candidates should go to: to apply online.
*The City Attorney's Office will not be administering typing tests. See the attached "Typing Certification Requirements."
Applicants who meet the Typing Certification Requirement will be added to the Legal Clerk I candidate pool.