Legal Clerk II - Various Sections

LEGAL CLERK II

VARIOUS SECTIONS

Salary Range: $ 54,810 - $75,898

The responsibilities of this position include performing routine to moderately difficult legal clerical work; type various documents from plain or corrected copy, rough draft or dictating equipment. Compose and type correspondence of a routine nature by following general instructions as to content or by referring to records of previous correspondence. Sorts, classifies, indexes, cross-references, photocopies and files legal correspondence, memoranda, reports, contracts, complaints, citations, accident reports, claims, statistical and financial tabulations, court calendars, legal opinions and other documents. May act as a receptionist, assisting callers in person or on the telephone by answering questions, receiving and recording requests and complaints, and referring callers to proper sources. Ordering and organizing supplies; and other duties as assigned.

• Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for the Legal Clerk II position, which includes passing a typing test of 45 wpm and no more than five errors, as well as a spelling test with five errors maximum. 
• This position requires the ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision. Applicants must have the ability to work under pressure, pay close attention to detail and communicate effectively.
• This position requires a person to lift boxes (up to 25 lbs.). The hours for this position are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to operational needs.  Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Please note that the City Attorney’s Office will not be administering typing tests to candidates.  Refer to the attached “Typing Certification Requirements” for further information. 

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology is desirable.  Thorough familiarity with Microsoft Word is strongly preferred.  
• Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Word;
• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology;

Requirements for Application 

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Typing Certificate with typing speed at least 45 wpm and no more than 5 errors*

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/

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. 

*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 scheduled for a Spelling Test.  Candidates who pass the spelling test will be added to the Legal Clerk II Candidate Pool.   Selected applicants will be contacted to interview.  This position will remain open until filled. 

Contact

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

TYPING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants for the position of Legal Clerk II are 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 45 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. 

Below 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 the careeronestop website by entering the desired zip code.

Salary : $54,810 - $75,899