Posting number: 2026-0861
Department: Various Branches
Division: Various
Job classification: Legal Clerk I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry
VARIOUS SECTIONS
Salary Range: $55,415 - $68,841
The responsibilities of this position includes 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.
Applicants are required to submit typing certificate with typing speed of at least 35 wpm net with no more than five (5) errors. Additional requirements include:
Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Word. Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology is highly desirable.
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/
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/
Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil Service) will be subject to a one-yearprobationaryperiodasrequiredbySection1050oftheCityCharter.Successfulcompletionof the one-year probationary period will result in tenure with theoffice.
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.
Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/to apply online.
*The City Attorney’s Office will not be administering typing tests. See the attached “Typing Certification Requirements.”
Applicants who meet the Typing Certification Requirement will be added to the Legal Clerk I candidate pool. Selected applicants will be contacted to interview. This position will remain open until filled.
Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.
Applicants for the position of Legal Clerk Iare required to submit a typing certification to demonstrate they meet the minimum typing requirements. Candidates who fail to provide a typing certification will be disqualified from the examination process. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office will not be administering typing tests to candidates. The typing certification must be issued by an agency or an accredited school within the last 12 months. On-line issued typing certification will not be accepted.
The typing certification must meet the minimum 35 net words per minute, have no more than five (5) errors, and be scored according to the following method: 5 minute timed typing exercise, showing a gross rate of speed and a net speed calculated by deducting one (1) word per minute for each error in the exercise.
Certification may be in the form of a certificate, letter, or test results form and must contain the following:
· 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
The above information MUST be included on the certification. Applicants WILL NOT be contacted to correct the deficiency.
On the next page is a list of suggested local agencies and schools that administer typing tests and issue certification. It is advised that you call first to see if an appointment is required to take the typing test. Additional agencies that may provide typing certification can be found on www.servicelocator.org by entering the desired zip code.
Gardena One Stop Center
16801 S. Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
YES
YES
NO COST
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
(310) 217-9579
Inglewood One Stop Center
110 South LA Brea Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
YES
YES
NO COST
(310) 680-3700
Carson Career Center
801 E. Carson St., #117
Carson, CA 90745
YES
YES
NO COST
7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
(310) 952-1762
Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
YES
YES
NO COST
1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
(562) 463-7364
Montebello Adult School
149 N. 21st St
Montebello, CA 90640
YES
YES
$5
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (323) 887-7844
Los Angeles Harbor College
1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, CA 90744
YES
YES
$20
(310) 233-4450
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE THAT TYPING CERTIFICATION ISSUED BY ANY AGENCY INCLUDING THOSE LISTED MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE.
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