City of Los Angeles is hiring: SECRETARY LEGAL 1924 in Los Angeles

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Annual Salary

$73,163 to $90,890; $84,459 to $104,922; $95,087 to $118,139; and $123,129 to $129,998

Duties

A Secretary Legal performs specialized secretarial work in connection with legal matters in the City Attorney’s Office at the Department of Water and Power; may act as secretary to a Chief Assistant City Attorney; may assign, review and evaluate the work of a group of employees engaged in legal secretarial work, including applying sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force and fulfilling equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of full‑time paid experience as a legal secretary performing litigation document preparation under the California court system’s filing requirements and procedures including electronic filings; or
• Two years of full‑time paid experience as a legal secretary working for a Workers’ Compensation attorney or a group of attorneys performing litigation document preparation and electronic filings under the California court system’s filing requirements and procedures.

Process Notes

• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
• As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at‑fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI or DWI in any state or jurisdiction. Notice of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended.
• For Internal Use Only: Licensing verification will occur at time of appointment.
• Experience working with current legal software, document management programs such as iManage or Soft Solutions, Microsoft Word and Excel programs, and Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS) is desired.

Where to Apply & Application Deadline

Applications will only be accepted online. When you are viewing the on‑line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. Online job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity. Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025.

Selection Process

The examination will consist of an advisory proofreading exercise and a weighted interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Attention to Detail; Responsiveness and Follow‑Up; Interpersonal Skills; Written Communication; Follow Oral Directions; Job Knowledge including legal and court procedures and filing requirements; legal documents and forms; legal terminology; software programs used to prepare a variety of litigation documentation; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Secretary Legal. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to proofread a document and make any necessary corrections; this material will not be separately scored but will be presented to the interview board. Candidates must complete the advisory proofreading exercise between MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025 and MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026. Candidates who fail to complete the exercise as instructed may be disqualified.

Candidates will be notified later by e‑mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or online. Interviews are anticipated to begin during the period MONDAY, FEBUARY 2, 2026 to FRIDAY, FEBUARY 13, 2026.

Notes

• This examination is based on a validation study.
• As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of submitting your application at https://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
• Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
• In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered open candidates.
• In accordance with Civil Service Rule, a final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
• Candidates may file protests as provided in the applicable Civil Service Sections within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Government Administration