INTERMEDIATE TYPIST-CLERK

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking an Intermediate Typist-Clerk to produce abstracts, judgments, and legal documents with high accuracy, and to prepare and index court papers and related records. The role involves handling complex documents, verifying completeness, and responding to inquiries while maintaining strict procedures.

Typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute is required, along with meeting the specified education or experience qualifications.

Qualifications

• Six months of office clerical experience involving typewriting in the service of the County of Los Angeles.
• -OR-
• One year of office clerical experience involving typewriting outside the service of the County of Los Angeles.
• -OR-
• A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Produces abstracts of judgment, executive notices, and similar documentation requiring high accuracy or independent judgment in selecting materials.
• Produces sophisticated charts, forms, statistical, and similar documents from rough drafts, requiring skill in arranging tabular material, setting up forms, and utmost typing accuracy.
• Processes documents according to a specified and technical procedure for such purposes as formulating property descriptions and recording and indexing court papers, transcripts, and legal processes.
• Verifies documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Responds to inquiries and offers information to the public regarding regulations and procedures; prepare and file legal forms, applications, and permit requests; act as a special receptionist or counter clerk.

Skills

Typing 40 NWPM

Education

Certificate or AA degree in clerical procedures or office administration

Tools

Calculators

Job description

EXAM NUMBER R2214G-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT We welcome applications from everyone!

WHEN TO APPLY Online applications will be accepted beginning at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on Friday, September 11, 2026, until before 5:00 p.m. (PT).

Why Work for Us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

What does an Intermediate Typist-Clerk do?

• Produces abstracts of judgment, executive notices, and similar documentation requiring high accuracy or independent judgment in selecting materials.
• Produces sophisticated charts, forms, statistical, and similar documents from rough drafts, requiring skill in arranging tabular material, setting up forms, and utmost typing accuracy.
• Processes documents according to a specified and technical procedure for such purposes as formulating property descriptions and recording and indexing court papers, transcripts, and legal processes.
• Verifies documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Responds to inquiries and offer information to the public regarding regulations and procedures; prepare and file legal forms, applications, and permit requests; act as a special receptionist or counter clerk.
• Keeps records requiring particular knowledge, discrimination, and judgment in the selection, compilation, or computation of data to be included, such as cost data records and distribution and control ledgers, which can be posted without extensive knowledge of bookkeeping principles.
• Maintains clerical controls where work is divided among personnel performing separate parts of an entire operation.
• Searches records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.
• Answers correspondence that requires data selection, vital in formulating the reply, and refers unusual cases to a supervisor for approval.
• Estimates the amount due and collects fees.
• Exercises minor supervision over the work of others as needed.
• Compares or segregates documents where particular knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for accuracy are involved, as in auditing warrants or purchase orders.
• Operates office machines such as calculators, incidental to the performance of other duties.
• Routinely accesses office equipment, such as video display terminals, word processors, or personal computers, to input data, perform computations, or produce documents that do not require the formatting or programming of such equipment as needed.

For further information, please view the classification specification: Intermediate Typist-Clerk

Requirements to Qualify:

Option 1: Six months of office clerical experience involving typewriting in the service of the County of Los Angeles or in districts under the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles.

-OR-

Option 2: One year of office clerical experience involving typewriting outside the service of the County of Los Angeles.

-OR-

Option 3: A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited university.

Special Requirement Information:

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application. Alternatively, the document(s) may be emailed to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Typing Skill Requirement:

This position requires a typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute (NWPM).

You may not need to take a typing test if you meet any of the following:

1. Current or former County employees who have held a typing position that required the necessary wpm.
2. Applicants who have already taken and passed the County's typing performance test (administered by the Department of Human Resources) at the required wpm. If your passing score is already on file, it will be transferred automatically—no need to retest.
3. Applicants who passed the “Typing Test – Score-Banking Only” with the required net wpm. Your score will also transfer automatically.
4. Applicants who passed a County typing test administered by a department other than DHR must attach a copy of the typing certificate to the application at the time of filing. If the certificate cannot be attached during filing, it must be emailed to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days of filing the application.

Candidates who have not taken the typing performance test or met the typing requirement, as mentioned above, will be provided with a link to the Los Angeles County typing performance test during the examination process.

Withhold Information:

No withhold will be allowed for this recruitment. Required experience, education, or certification must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

License:

A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class:

2 – Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment process will be sent.

Examination Content:

This exam will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, measuring:

• General Problem-Solving Skills
• Customer Focus
• Learning Potential
• Responsibility
• Life Experiences

You must meet the Requirements to Qualify and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Exam Review:

Exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.

Transfer of Test Components:

If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is “Employment Test Assistance.”
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests. You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout the County of Los Angeles, as they occur.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note that you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email:

[e-mail]

Testing Accommodation Phone:

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California Relay Services Phone:

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Teletype Phone:

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Department Contact Name:

James Cheung

Department Contact Phone:

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Department Contact Email:

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