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.

Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.

We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.

The responsibilities of this position includes 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.

Applicants are required to submit typing certificate with typing speed of at least 35 wpm net with no more than five (5) errors.  Additional requirements include:

• 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.

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

Current Location

City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney. 

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.

Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/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.  Selected applicants will be contacted to interview.  This position will remain open until filled. 

Contact

Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.

City of Los Angeles – City Attorney’s Office

TYPING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the position of Legal Clerk Iare required to submit a typing certification to demonstrate they meet the minimum typing requirements. Candidates who fail to provide a typing certification will be disqualified from the examination process. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office will not be administering typing tests to candidates. The typing certification must be issued by an agency or an accredited school within the last 12 months.  On-line issued typing certification will not be accepted. 

The typing certification must meet the minimum 35 net words per minute, have no more than five (5) errors, and be scored according to the following method: 5 minute timed typing exercise, showing a gross rate of speed and a net speed calculated by deducting one (1) word per minute for each error in the exercise. 

Certification may be in the form of a certificate, letter, or test results form and must contain the following: 

· 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 

The above information MUST be included on the certification. Applicants WILL NOT be contacted to correct the deficiency. 

On the next page is a list of suggested local agencies and schools that administer typing tests and issue certification. It is advised that you call first to see if an appointment is required to take the typing test. Additional agencies that may provide typing certification can be found on www.servicelocator.org by entering the desired zip code.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE THAT TYPING CERTIFICATION ISSUED BY ANY AGENCY INCLUDING THOSE LISTED MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE.

AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE Il 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 (213) 978-7160.