Paralegal I/II - PLU

About Us

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.

Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.

We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.

Description

The Police Litigation Unit was created in order to defend the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Police Department Officers in civil matters involving allegations of excessiveuseof force, false arrest and otherpolice misconduct. The Unit is comprised of Trial Attorneys (including Law & Motion), Support Staff, Paralegals and LAPD Investigators that vertically litigate the cases all the way to trial or until a resolution of the case is accomplished. The cases typically involve allegations of police misconduct ranging from federal constitutional 1st, 4th and 14th Amendment violations to a variety of state court claims for false arrest, wrongful death and other violations. These cases are litigated in the United States Central District and Los Angeles Superior Courts.

Duties and Responsibilities

This Paralegal position will work closely with each of the Trial Attorney Teams assigned to a particular matter and perform paralegal assignments, with a focus on a coordinated effort in preparing and responding to discovery. The Paralegal assigned to the position will be working extensively in all facets of the discovery process including, but not limited to, propounding and responding to interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for production of documents, as well as assisting the Trial Attorneys in preparing clients for depositions. The Paralegal will be directly working and supervised by the Trial Attorneys and ultimately the supervising attorneys. Although discovery will be the primary responsibility, other duties and responsibilities may include: Preparing both State and Federal Court pleadings, including necessary legal research, drafting of declarations, legal memorandum and law & motion documents; Communicating directly with LAPD investigating officers, City personnel, Support Staff and opposing counsel; Management of large volume productions (i.e., redacting, watermarking) under direction of the assigned Trial Attorney; Construction and maintenance of discovery tracking database/logs; Routine administrative duties; assist attorneys during depositions and trial; and Other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the selected candidate may also be called upon to assist attorneys or other paralegals with the following: Preparation of media and documents responsive to discovery requests, including editing, electronic redaction and watermarking of confidential materials; Review and management of large volume production, Preparation of documents, photos and videos for use at trial in both State and Federal Courts including summaries, transcripts of electronic media, demonstrative materials, PowerPoint, etc.; Creation of audio and video clips through the use of audio and video editing software; Accompanying attorneys to trial and publishing audio, video and photographic exhibits using trial presentation software; Assist in coordination of witnesses during trial; Familiarization of State and Federal Trial local rules in order to effectively work with Court personnel during trial.

Requirements

Requirements

orregionalaccreditingorganizationorapprovedbytheBureauforPrivatePostsecondaryand Vocational Education.

Supplemental Information

Current Location

City Hall East, 200N.MainStreet, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney.

Probation

For 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.

Conflict of Interest

This position is designated as Category 10 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/to apply online by Monday, November 24, 2025.

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

Contact

Questions? Please emailatty.recruit@lacity.org.

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