Legal Clerk II - 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.

• 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;

• cover letter
• resume
• typing certificate with typing speed at least 45 wpm and no more than 5 errors*

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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:

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.

* the city attorney’s office will not be administering typing tests. See the attached “typing certification requirements.”

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applicants for the position of legal clerk ii are required to submit a typing certification to demonstrate they meet the minimum typing…