Paralegal - Prosecution Division

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.