SENIOR CLERK

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Clerk to perform a range of clerical duties including processing, reviewing documents for accuracy, calculating fees, and maintaining time records. The role supports compliance with county codes, policies, and MOU provisions, and may involve leading a small section and coordinating work.

Qualified applicants will have at least three years of office clerical experience, with one year in a specialized capacity, and a valid California Driver's License or

Responsibilities

Job description

EXAM NUMBER

R1140N-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 Monday, September 14, 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 a Senior Clerk do?

• Answers questions that require searching for and abstracting technical data; provides detailed explanations of laws, policies, and procedures; reviews non-routine applications, calculates and collects variable fees and other amounts due; and refers unusual inquiries to his immediate supervisor.
• Reviews documents for accuracy, validity, and compliance with legal or other requirements where the application of highly specialized knowledge and the resolution of debatable points are required.
• Calculates values, fees, etc., using highly specialized knowledge of policies and procedures for document recording, property assessment, and tax collection.
• Reviews, records, and maintains time records for employees in a given organizational segment of a County department.
• Provides interpretations of County codes, policies and MOU provisions related to payroll where a highly-specialized knowledge of payroll timekeeping practices and application is essential (the more complex interpretations are made by higher‑level payroll staff.)
• Reviews the work of others for accuracy and conformity to established procedures.
• Prepares correspondence and reports requiring the application of highly-specialized knowledge and discrimination in the selection of data, or interpretation of laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Operates office machinessuch as computers or terminals, copiers, scanners, or calculators incidental to the performance of duties.
• Indexes and cross-references records and files.
• Sorts, arranges and files documents; retrieves and issues filed materials.
• Lead a small section or unit with responsibility for assigning and coordinating work performed as needed.

For more information, please review the classification specification: Senior Clerk.

Requirements to Qualify

Three years of office clerical experience, one year of which must have been in a specialized capacity*.

Withhold Information

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

Endorsement of County Qualifications

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

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.

Special Requirement Information

* Specialized clerical capacity means experience performing specialized clerical duties in a defined subject matter area with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or problems that arise within an area of a program or functional specialty. This requires knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned. Such experience is gained at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Clerk, Intermediate Typist Clerk, or higher.

Examples of Specialized Capacity Office Clerical Work

• Cultural and Arts; Compliance and Safety; Consulting, Advisory Services; Customer Service; Education Support; Environmental and Sustainability; Financial; Government and Public Administration; Healthcare; Hospitality and Event Management; Human Resources; IT and Technical Support; Legal; Library; Manufacturing and Production; Marketing and Communications; Nonprofit; Public Relations and Media Management; Quality Assurance; Real Estate; Research and Development; Supply Chain and Logistics, or similar industries.
• Acceptable classes for the experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Clerk, Intermediate Typist-Clerk, or higher include, but may not be