Legal Clerk I - Various Sections

Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is seeking a dedicated individual for a clerical position in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include general office tasks, receptionist duties, and supporting legal processes. Applicants must be accurate typists, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is desired. Interested candidates should apply online. This position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Must be an accurate typist.
• Able to lift items up to 25 lbs.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office and clerical tasks like typing and data entry.
• Assist in records retention and processing new cases.
• Provide full-time receptionist duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Typing Certification Requirements

• 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.

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

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.

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply online. This position will remain open until filled.

Contact

Questions? Please email [e-mail].

EEO Statement

AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE II 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.