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Los Angeles City Attorney

JOB
 The Criminal Branch is responsible for the processing of misdemeanor cases filed throughout the City of Los Angeles. The Criminal Branch offices are: Central 200 N. Main Street, 5th Floor, Los Angeles 90012Metropolitan 1945 S. Hill Street, Room 501, Los Angeles 90007Pacific 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., Room 430, Los Angeles 90045100 Oceangate, Suite 510, Long Beach, CA 90802Van Nuys 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 160, Van Nuys 91401900 3rd St., San Fernando, CA 91340Hollywood - Mental Health Courthouse5925 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 The Paralegal will work closely with the attorneys, with the primary duties including, but not limited to: Performing paralegal assignments, and providing general support, in litigation and non-litigation matters related to the operations of the Criminal Branch;Assisting the assigned attorneys as needed in the filing and prosecution of criminal cases; Conducting legal and factual research. Factual research will include but is not limited to extensive research into business ownership and organization; business histories; bankruptcies; business and professional licenses; litigation histories of ongoing or past lawsuits; property ownership histories through title history reports and public databases; and defendant and witness backgrounds;Obtaining documents and records from other City, County, State, or Federal agencies;Preparing draft correspondence, motions, and other pleadings for review by the assigned attorney;Managing and organizing case files; Researching, compiling, and preparing information into reports and spreadsheets including but not limited to grant funded work and other operational or administrative needs; Compiling, organizing, and analyzing documents;Contacting, scheduling, and coordinating witnesses;Preparing exhibits for motions and trials;Working collaboratively with assigned attorneys and other employees of this office, law enforcement, other City departments and personnel, opposing counsel, and the public as necessary;Maintaining and updating current information in all necessary databases;Providing prosecutors with trial support including but not limited to witness coordination and trial document preparation; Operate vehicle as needed to provide support at court proceedings or any of the Criminal Branch Offices located throughout Los Angeles County; andPerforming other duties as assigned.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Current LocationPosition is subject to assignment at any Criminal Branch office or location within the County of Los Angeles.ProbationFor 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.Application and DeadlineInterested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/to apply online by Tuesday, September 16, 2025.Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Position will remain open until filled.Conflict of InterestThis position is designated as Category 10 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.ContactQuestions? Please emailatty.recruit@lacity.org.

Paralegal - Prosecution Division

JOB
 The Public Pensions General Counsel Division serves as general counsel to the three Los Angeles City retirement plans, which cumulatively invest more than $70 billion in trust funds and administer retirement and healthcare benefits as fiduciaries for City retirees and their beneficiaries. Division attorneys work closely with the pension boards of commissioners (Boards), executive management, and staff of the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension plan (LAFPP), and the Water and Power Employees’ Retirement Plan (WPERP).
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Division attorneys: (1) advise on complex and diverse areas of law including fiduciary and ethical duties, conflicts of interest, the California Public Records Act, the Ralph M. Brown Act, California and federal constitutional law, plan benefits and administration, interpretation of City Charter and Administrative Code provisions, real estate and investment transactions, securities law, trust, probate, and family law, tax law, health care law, and data privacy and cybersecurity law; (2) draft contracts, City legislation, and administrative policies; (3) represent the plans in litigation, including defending against petitions for writs of mandamus and civil lawsuits challenging Board actions and affirmatively prosecuting securities fraud and corporate derivative actions; (4) regularly participate in commission and committee meetings, including presenting in open and closed session, providing Board education on legal topics, and assisting the Boards to conduct disability retirement hearings; and (5) assist the plans to serve their members by resolving legal issues and reviewing documents that affect members’ retirement benefits, including trust, dissolution, and probate documents. Attorneys also supervise and partner with specialized outside counsel on real estate, investment, tax compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, fiduciary, and securities litigation matters. Division attorneys have opportunities to participate in public pension attorney educational conferences on both state and national levels and to pursue professional development courses and continuing legal education.

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Paralegal - Prosecution Division

Deputy City Attorney III