Paralegal I - Employment Litigation

Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is seeking a Paralegal in the Employment Litigation Division to support discovery and litigation activities. The position requires handling interrogatories, requests for admissions, and document requests, while preparing memoranda and declarations.

The Paralegal will conduct legal research, draft pleadings such as motions, and assist with trial documents. A certificate or degree in a law-related field is required, and the job is based on-site at City

Formación

• Paralegal cert or 24+ law-related college units required; accredited program or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills essential.
• High ethical standards, excellent organization, and ability to work with attorneys and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with discovery matters (interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production).
• Summarize deposition transcripts and prepare legal memoranda and declarations.
• Prepare discovery and other pleadings, including motions and related documents.
• Conduct legal research to support filings and client matters.
• Assist with preparing trial documents and related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Self-motivated

Quick learner

Oral and written communication

Ethics and professionalism

Organizational skills

Educación

Paralegal certificate or 24 units in law-related courses (postsecondary degree)

Herramientas

Legal software proficiency

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

Description

The Employment Litigation Division is responsible for representing all City departments, other than the proprietary departments, in employment litigation brought by current and former employees. The Division's practice has a strong focus on employment litigation related to public safety employees (Police and Fire); however, cases often are brought by employees of other City departments.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Paralegal assigned to the position will be working extensively on discovery matters including responses to interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for production of documents and summarizing deposition transcripts. The Paralegal will also prepare legal memoranda and correspondence including declarations, discovery motions, summary judgment motions and other pleadings associated with litigation, and will perform the necessary legal research to complete such documents. The paralegal will also be required to assist with preparing trial documents and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• (1) Certificate of completion of an accredited paralegal training program, or (2) a degree from a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester units, or the equivalent in law-related courses, which has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
• The position requires a self-motivated, quick learner who can exercise independent judgment and is able of working with minimum supervision. Good oral and written communication skills are also required.
• Applicants must possess impeccable ethics, excellent organizational skills, and have the ability to work well with attorneys and staff of this Office, personnel from other agencies, and members of the public.
• The hours for this position are generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, flexibility is required. Reliable attendance and punctuality are mandatory.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in Labor/Employment litigation.
• Experience in preparing draft correspondence, motions and oppositions to motions to compel, and other pleadings is strongly desired, as is facility with computer systems and software used in law offices.

Requirements For Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter; and
• Paralegal Certificate

Supplemental Information

Retirement Benefits

Employees participate in the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS), which includes mandatory employee pension contributions through payroll deduction. The City also contributes toward the employee's retirement benefit. Contribution rates are established by the applicable retirement system an may vary based on employee classification, membership status, and other factors. For more information, please visit: https://www.lacers.org/

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. This position requires regular onsite work. Employer-provided parking is limited and may not be available for this classification. Employees may be responsible for securing and paying for parking at nearby facilities. Applicants are encouraged to review available commute and transportation resources through the City's COMMUTEwell program. For more information, please visit: https://lacommutewell.com/

Probation

For external applicants – 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. Successful completion of the one-year probationary period will result in tenure with the office.

Conflict of Interest

This position is designated as Category 10 on the Conflict of Interest Code.

Contact

Questions? Please email [e-mail] .

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