Posting number: 2026-3602
Department: Civil Branch
Job classification: Paralegal I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal
The General Litigation Division defends the City of Los Angeles and its employees in civil tort litigation, particularly in personal injury and property damage actions.
The Paralegal will work closely with the Supervising Attorney and Deputy City Attorneys assigned to the General Litigation Division and perform paralegal assignments in litigation and non-litigation matters. 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 digesting deposition transcripts. Other duties and responsibilities include: Trial preparation and trial support; Preparing both State and Federal Court pleadings, including necessary legal research, drafting of declarations, legal memoranda and law & motion documents; Communicating directly with the assigned attorney(s), City departments and personnel, and opposing counsel; Routine administrative duties, including but not limited to CityLaw entries; Other duties as assigned.
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/
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/
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.
This position is designated as Category 10 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.
Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/
to apply online by Friday, October 23, 2026.
Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.
The City of Los Angeles employs more than 45,000 people in a wide range of careers. Visit our website for information on current openings, including regular civil service positions, exempt and emergency appointment opportunities, in addition to internships!
The City of Los Angeles is a Mayor-Council-Commission form of government, as originally adopted by voters of the City of Los Angeles, effective July 1, 1925, and reaffirmed by a new Charter effective July 1, 2000. A Mayor, City Controller, and City Attorney are elected by City residents every four years. Fifteen City Council members representing fifteen districts are elected by the people for four-year terms, for a maximum of two terms. Members of Commissions are generally appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council. General Managers of the various City departments are also appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Most employees of the City are subject to the civil service provisions of the City Charter.
