Legal Secretary I - Various Sections

Legal Secretary I - Various Sections

Salary

$61,679.52 - $90,180.72 Annually

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-0802

Branch

Various Branches

Division

Various

Opening Date

04/21/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME - MOU 3

• Description
• Benefits

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nations 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, service and accountability, 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

LEGAL SECRETARY I

VARIOUS SECTIONS

Salary Range: $61,679 - $90,180

This position serves as secretary to attorneys or administrators performing a full range of secretarial duties, including taking and transcribing dictation, taking minutes of meetings, typing and proofreading; maintaining databases, filing systems and appointment calendars; answering inquiries from the public or employees of other agencies over the telephone or in person; and ordering office supplies. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain the status of cases being handled; have knowledge of legal and administrative procedures, and sources of information. In addition, this position will assist with the general office workload and will learn all of the functions of the office and complete other duties as assigned. In addition to these general duties, additional assignment specific responsibilities may apply.

Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the following qualifications:

• Applicants are required to pass a spelling test with no more than five (5) errors;
• Applicants are required to pass a letter composition exercise;
• At least one year performing clerical or secretarial duties is required;
• Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Word and have knowledge of legal procedures and terminology;
• This position requires a fast and accurate typist who pays close attention to detail, is able to work under pressure with minimal supervision, and can performing a team environment;
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are mandatory; and
• This position requires the ability to lift boxes (up to 25 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal court rules, litigation document preparation under the California Court system's filing requirement and procedures including electronic filings.

Requirements for Application

• CoverLetter
• Resume

Supplemental Information

Career Path

This position is eligible to automatically promote to Legal Secretary II ($67,505 - $98,637) after 2 years of satisfactory performance. See MOU 3 for details.

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

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

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.

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/

to apply online.

Applicants will be contacted and scheduled to complete the letter composition exercise and spelling portions of the Legal Secretary test.

Selected applicants will be contacted to interview. Testing will remain ongoing as positions become available. This position will remain open until filled.

Contact

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

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.

Employer Los Angeles City Attorneys Office (CA)

Address 200 N Main St. #800

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Phone 213-978-7160

Website https://cityattorney.lacity.gov/