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Paralegal
- The County of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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PARALEGAL
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PARALEGAL
Salary
$63,528.00 - $90,375.36 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
R9232F-R
Department
HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS
Opening Date
10/08/2025
Closing Date
10/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Position/Program Information
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 8:00 AM (PT) until Wednesday, October 15 2025,before5:00 PM (PT).
Exam Number
R9232F-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from everyone.
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About the Role:
As a paralegal, you will assist attorneys by conducting legal research, analyzing cases, interacting with clients and witnesses, and providing specialized legal support under attorney supervision. If selected, you'll have the chance to collaborate with and contribute your expertise to a range of dynamic departments, including:
+ Alternate Public Defender-Comprised of skilled attorneys, dedicated investigators, and support staff, handling a wide range of misdemeanor and felony cases and specializing in complex and serious county cases, showcasing exceptional skills and dedication to clients.
+ B (https://bos.lacounty.gov/executive-office/about-us/board-of-supervisors) oard of Supervisors-Assumes a multifaceted support role for the Board of Supervisors, multiple County departments, and the public. The office also oversees the Office of Inspector General and other County commissions.
+ County Counsel-Acts as the legal advisory body for the County of Los Angeles, committed to providing essential legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and other County entities within the nation’s most extensive and diverse County.
+ Child Support Services-Committed to aiding parents in fulfilling their child support requirements, promoting financial support, and pursuing the best possible outcomes and well-being for their children.
+ District Attorney-As the largest local prosecutorial office in the United States, vigorously and fairly prosecutes lawbreakers and ensures appropriate punishment for convictions in Los Angeles County.
+ Public Defender (https://pubdef.lacounty.gov/) - Recognized as the nation’s premier client-centered criminal defense firm, it stands as a pioneering force reshaping and revolutionizing the justice landscape, operating across 32 locations with over 1,200 employees.
+ Sheriff - Office of Constitutional Policing-Collaborating with the Undersheriff, the Civilian Oversight Commission, and the Inspector General, the office is devoted to eradicating deputy gangs within the Department, ensuring Departmental compliance with consent decrees, and enhancing policies, procedures, and operations to ensure constitutional practices.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
The team member we are searching for:
+ Has strong legal knowledge and research skills, with the ability to analyze statutes, court decisions and legal documents accurately.
+ Is skilled in professional communication, both written and verbally, for interacting with attorneys, clients, and agencies.
+ Has analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess situations and recommend effective courses of action.
+ Is able to use interpersonal skills to illicit information and establish trust with diverse individuals, while considering client sensitivity.
+ Has the capacity to work independently with initiative, while following attorney direction and supervision.
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Essential Job Functions
+ Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, ordinances, court decisions, criminal pleadings, police reports, legal documents and articles for use in preparing legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, contracts, deeds, opinions, etc., for review, approval, and use of an attorney.
+ Drafts motions, memoranda of points and authorities, interrogatories and answers, complaints and answers, cross claims, affidavits and declarations.
+ Reviews legal documents and forms for completeness and conformance to specific requirements set forth in applicable legal codes.
+ Reviews and processes requests for criminal records background information in order to determine the existence or nonexistence of prior convictions; obtains criminal record information and related documents and screens for legal sufficiency.
+ Gathers and documents factual information by interviewing clients and performs routine legal research to assist an attorney in determining appropriate legal action.
+ Performs preliminary analysis of legislative bills and researches legislative histories.
+ Summarizes, organizes, and indexes prior opinions, testimony, depositions, and documentary material from interrogatories.
+ Organizes and indexes trial documents, prepares exhibits and assist attorneys at trial by keeping track of exhibits, testimony and documents.
For more information, please view the classification specification:PARALEGAL (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064529?keywords=paralegal&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify:
+ OPTION I: Certificate of completion* of a paralegal training program approved by the American Bar Association, or by the California Department of Education, or by an equivalent accrediting agency from another state.
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+ OPTION II: Graduation from law school.*
Other Requirements - Continuing Education:
Every two years, all paralegals shall be required to certify completion of four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in either general law or in a specialized area of laws. All continuing legal education courses shall meet the requirements of California Business and Professions Code Section 6070. Certification of these continuing education requirements shall be made with the paralegal's supervising attorney. The paralegal shall be responsible for keeping a record of the paralegal's certification.
Special Requirement Information:
*In order to receive credit for your paralegal certificate for Option 1 -OR- diploma for Option 2, you must include a legible copy of the certificate or diploma with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing . Required documents may be emailed to [email protected].
Withhold information:
No withhold will be allowed. Required education must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical class:
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:
Examination content:
This examination will consist of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% covering:
+ Learning Potential
+ Responsibility
+ Customer Service
+ Working with Information
+ Numerical Calculation
+ Reading Comprehension
Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Transfer of test components:
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test preparation:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
+ Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.
+ Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/.The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. The list of successful candidates developed from this exam will be used to fill vacancies as they occur: Alternate Public Defender (https://apd.lacounty.gov/) , Board of Supervisors (https://bos.lacounty.gov/executive-office/about-us/board-of-supervisors) , County Counsel (https://counsel.lacounty.gov/about-us/) , Child Support Services (https://cssd.lacounty.gov/about-us/) , District Attorney (https://da.lacounty.gov/about/meet-the-da) , Public Defender (https://pubdef.lacounty.gov/about-us/) , Sheriff - Office of Constitutional Policing (https://lasd.org/sheriff-luna-creates-office-of-constitutional-policing/) .
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Social Security Number:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
No Sharing of User ID and Password:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Testing accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
If you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact us using the following information:
Testing Accommodations Coordinator Email: [email protected]
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Sophie Zhang
Department Contact Number: (213) 441-2075
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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The information you provide in this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. PLEASE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistake(s) you make and/or any incomplete response(s) you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
Please add the following email address to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you have acertificate of completion from a paralegal training programapproved by the American Bar Association, the California Department of Education, or by an equivalent accrediting agency from another state?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you answered "Yes" toQuestion #3, which certificate of completion of paralegal training do you possess?
Please Note:A legible copy of your certificate of completion must be attached to your application or emailed to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filling. No credit will be given without official documentation.
+ Approved by the American Bar Association
+ Approved by the California Department of Education
+ Approved by the An equivalent accrediting agency from another state
+ Not applicable
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In regard to Question 4, if your certification is approved by an equivalent accrediting agency from another state, please provide the following information:
+ Name of issuing agency
+ Location
+ Date of certification
If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A".
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Did yougraduate from an accredited law school?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you answered "Yes" toQuestion #6, please provide the following details:
+ Name of Degree Earned
+ Name of Accredited Law School
+ Location
+ Date of Graduation
If this does not apply, please indicate "Does Not Apply".
Please Note:A legible copy of your degree must be attached to your application or emailed to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filling. No credit will be given without official documentation.
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Are you currentlyin compliance with California Business and Professions Code Section 6070, which requires paralegals to certify completion of four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in either general law or in a specialized area of law?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you answered "Yes" to Question 8, please provide the following information:
+ Type of Certification
+ Name of issuing agency
+ Location
+ Date of certification
If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A".
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
The following set of questions will be used to gather information about specific areas of your experience as a paralegal to determine your eligibility to be placed on Selective Certification lists.
Read each question carefully and provide accurate information related to the area identified for Selective Certification. Comments such as "see resume" or an incomplete response will not be considered.
Please Note: The specialty experience you claim in your responses to the following supplemental questions must be consistent with the experience lists in your application.
You certify that the information provided is accurate and you are aware that the information on the application and supplemental questionnaire is subject to verification. You also understand that any false statements of material facts or omissions may subject you to cancellation of any terms, conditions or privileges of employment.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you have at leastone year of experience providing legal support?
If so, please check all areas that apply below:
+ Contracts
+ Healthcare
+ Litigation
+ Law Enforcement
+ Public Works
+ Child Dependency
+ Records Management, including the identification, retrieval, archiving and collection, interpretation and preservation of hard copy and electronically stored information (ESI)
+ None of the Above
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If you indicated that you have experience inQuestion #11, youMUSTincludeALLof the following forEACHspecialty:
+ Name of Specialty
+ Payroll Title
+ Employer Name
+ Supervisor Name and Phone Number
+ Dates of Employment: From (Month/Year) - TO (Month/Year)
+ Number of hours worked per week in specialty area
+ List 3-5 primary duties in specialty area
If you do not possess any experience for the listed specialty areas, please indicate "Does Not Apply".
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Do you have at leastone year of paralegal experience involving matters related to constitutional policing, such as researching and analyzing cases involving civil rights and constitutional law, compliance with consent decrees, or assisting in policy development for law enforcement agencies?
If so, please check all areas that apply below:
+ Legal research and analysis with civil rights law, constitutional law, civil rights cases, precedents related to policing
+ Policy development and compliance
+ Training and education support for law enforcement
+ Complaint investigation
+ Consent decrees and settlement
+ None of the Above
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If you indicated that you have experience inQuestion #13, youMUSTincludeALLof the following forEACHspecialty:
+ Name of Specialty
+ Payroll Title
+ Employer Name
+ Supervisor Name and Phone Number
+ Dates of Employment: From (Month/Year) - TO (Month/Year)
+ Number of hours worked per week in specialty area
+ List 3-5 primary duties in specialty area
If you do not possess any experience for the listed specialty areas, please indicate "Does Not Apply".
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Paralegal positions can be found in multiple County departments. Please select all departments in which you have an interest in working.
For additional information on those County departments, please click on the links below.
+ Alternate Public Defender (https://apd.lacounty.gov/)
+ Board of Supervisors
+ County Counsel (https://counsel.lacounty.gov/about-us/)
+ Child Support Services
+ District Attorney (https://da.lacounty.gov/about/meet-the-da)
+ Public Defender
+ Sheriff (https://lasd.org/sheriff-luna-creates-office-of-constitutional-policing/)
Thank you for your interest with Los Angeles County!
+ Alternate Public Defender
+ Board of Supervisors
+ County Counsel
+ Child Support Services
+ District Attorney
+ Public Defender
+ Sheriff - Office of Constitutional Policing
Required Question
Employer
County of Los Angeles
Address
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Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov
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