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Los Angeles City Attorney

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>About Us</b></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.
</p><p>We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.</p>
</div>
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>The Criminal Branch prosecutes misdemeanor criminal cases from court offices located throughout Los Angeles. The Regulatory Division focuses on code enforcement and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on enforcement against illegal cannabis activity in the City. The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney works closely with local law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol and numerous city, county, state, and federal regulatory agencies to prosecute crimes occurring in the City of Los Angeles.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties and Responsibilities
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><p>The Paralegal will work closely with the attorneys, with the primary duties including, but not limited to:</p><ul><li>
Performing paralegal assignments, and providing general support, in litigation and non-litigation matters related to the operations of the Criminal Branch;</li><li>
Assisting the assigned attorneys as needed in the filing and prosecution of criminal cases;</li><li>
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;</li><li>
Obtaining documents and records from other City, County, State, or Federal agencies;</li><li>
Preparing draft correspondence, motions, and other pleadings for review by the assigned attorney;</li><li>
Managing and organizing case files;</li><li>
Researching, compiling, and preparing information into reports and spreadsheets including but not limited to grant funded work and other operational or administrative needs;</li><li>
Compiling, organizing, and analyzing documents;</li><li>
Contacting, scheduling, and coordinating witnesses;</li><li>
Preparing exhibits for motions and trials;</li><li>
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;</li><li>
Maintaining and updating current information in all necessary databases;</li><li>
Providing prosecutors with trial support including but not limited to witness coordination and trial document preparation;</li><li>
Operate vehicle as needed to provide support at court proceedings or any of the Criminal Branch Offices located throughout Los Angeles County; and</li><li>
Performing other duties for the Criminal Branch as assigned.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><p>Either: (1) certificate of completion of an accredited paralegal training program or (2) a degree from a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester units, or the equivalent in law-related courses, and which has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.</p><p>
The position requires a self-motivated, quick learner who can exercise independent judgment and is capable of working with minimum supervision. Applicants must also possess impeccable ethics, excellent organizational skills and pay close attention to detail. Applicants must have the ability to work and communicate well within a team environment involving employees of this Office, other agency personnel, and members of the public.</p><p>
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to express ideas orally and in writing in a clear, organized, and persuasive manner.</p><p>
The hours for this position are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to operational needs. Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.</p><p>
A valid Driver&rsquo;s License.</p><p>
This position may require occasional lifting of items up to 25 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.</p><p>
Applicants must possess impeccable ethics, excellent organizational skills, and have the ability to work well with attorneys and staff of this Office, personnel from other agencies, and members of the public.</p><p><b>
Desired Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Experience in the area of criminal law and/or civil litigation.</li><li>
Proficient personal computer skills and use of Word, Excel, Google, Adobe and Lexis/Westlaw.</li></ul><p><b>
Requirements for Application</b></p><ul><li>
Cover Letter</li><li>
Resume</li><li>
Writing sample</li><li>
Paralegal Certificate</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Current Location</b></p><p>
Position is subject to assignment at any Criminal Branch office or location within the County of Los Angeles.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Probation</b></p><p>
For external applicants &ndash; 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.</p><p><b>
Application and Deadline</b></p><p>
Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/to apply online by Tuesday, October 28, 2025.</p><p>
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.</p><p><b>
Conflict of Interest</b></p><p>
This position is designated as Category 10 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.</p><p><b>
Contact</b></p><p>
Questions? Please emailatty.recruit@lacity.org.</p></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p>AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE Il OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AT (213) 978-7160.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Paralegal I/II - CEU

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

<div><p>We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising<b> Entry-Level</b> <b>Criminal Defense Attorney</b> position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Entry-Level Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with a established firm in the <b>Los Angeles</b> area. As the Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Entry-Level Attorney will manage a caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Advise the client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case</li>
<li>Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies</li>
<li>Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and performing legal research</li>
<li>Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents</li>
<li>Manage the workload of cases</li>
<li>Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits</li>
<li>Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or for arguments against the prosecution's charges</li>
<li>Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy, and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support the client's positions</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<div>
<ul><li>Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law from Law School clinics, volunteer work, or internship experience</li>
<li>Juris Doctorate degree</li>
<li>Active bar admission (law graduates awaiting admission will also be considered)</li>
<li>A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber</li>
<li>Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload</li>
<li>Experience with Case Management Software is preferred</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000</b></p>
<p><b>
Pay range can be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis</b></p>
</div>
<p>Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, <b>we offer benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more!</b> Come work as a Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.</p>
<p>
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.</p></div>

Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney

Entry-Level Attorney

<div><p>We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising <b>Post-Conviction</b> <b>Relief Attorney</b> position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience in both criminal and immigration law and further their career with an established firm in <b>Los Angeles</b>. As the Post-Conviction Relief Attorney, you will report to the Supervising Attorney. We're looking to add an attorney with previous litigation and/or appellate experience to join our team and handle post-conviction relief. The Post-Conviction Relief Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Post-Conviction Relief Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Advise the client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case</li>
<li>Responsible for post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, early termination of probation, etc.</li>
<li>Experience with immigration law is highly desirable, but not required, as this position would have interactions with both criminal and immigration practices</li>
<li>Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies</li>
<li>Handle open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing on behalf of other criminal attorneys within the firm</li>
<li>Manage court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing clients, and performing legal research</li>
<li>Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents</li>
<li>Manage the workload of cases</li>
<li>Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Criminal Defense Experience or Immigration Law Experience.</li>
<li>Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level</li>
<li>A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Pay Range: $80,000&ndash;$120,000 per year, based on experience.</b></p>
<p>
Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, we offer benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Post-Conviction Relief Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.</p>
<p>
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.</p></div>

Entry level Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

<div><p>We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising <b>Post-Conviction</b> <b>Relief Attorney</b> position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience in both criminal and immigration law and further their career with an established firm in <b>Los Angeles</b>. As the Post-Conviction Relief Attorney, you will report to the Supervising Attorney. We're looking to add an attorney with previous litigation and/or appellate experience to join our team and handle post-conviction relief. The Post-Conviction Relief Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Post-Conviction Relief Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Advise the client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case</li>
<li>Responsible for post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, early termination of probation, etc.</li>
<li>Experience with immigration law is highly desirable, but not required, as this position would have interactions with both criminal and immigration practices</li>
<li>Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies</li>
<li>Handle open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing on behalf of other criminal attorneys within the firm</li>
<li>Manage court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing clients, and performing legal research</li>
<li>Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents</li>
<li>Manage the workload of cases</li>
<li>Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Criminal Defense Experience or Immigration Law Experience</li>
<li>Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level</li>
<li>A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Pay Range: $85,000&ndash;$120,000 per year, based on experience.</b></p>
<p>
Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, we offer benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Post-Conviction Relief Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.</p>
<p>
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.</p></div>

Entry Level Immigration/Criminal Defense Attorney

<div><p>At The Matian Firm, our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We're in search of an experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal to join this team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we're known. The <b>Criminal Defense Senior Paralegal </b>will have an immediate effect on our operations, guiding us toward positive outcomes with comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. The Criminal Defense Legal Assistant/Paralegal will report directly to the Department Supervisor. You and your team will work in collaboration to ensure that criminal matters within' department are moving along. As the Criminal Defense Legal Assistant/Paralegal, you will have a working knowledge of current legislative, regulatory guidelines and experience in Criminal Defense. The Matian Firm is proud to offer comprehensive, specialized services, which start with our own attention to the letter of the law.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly</li>
<li>Manage attorney schedule efficiently (attorney-client meetings, court appearances, etc.)</li>
<li>Process criminal cases for trial preparation, including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence.</li>
<li>Complete a daily court calendar, obtain jury panels, and issue discovery to defense attorneys.</li>
<li>Prepare subpoenas and cancel subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued.</li>
<li>Enter revocation petitions and prepare files for court.</li>
<li>Request criminal history documentation, including national, state, and local criminal histories, booking photos, arrest records, juvenile criminal histories, and Bureau of Motor Vehicle records.</li>
<li>Schedule appointments for defense attorneys to meet with deputy prosecutors, conduct depositions, and pretrial conferences.</li>
<li>Assist victims with restitution information, no contact orders, subpoenas, and court dates.</li>
<li>Communicate with law enforcement individuals at the federal, state, and local levels, the general public, and victims and witnesses in criminal cases.</li>
<li>Perform a variety of office-related activities to support Department function,s including back-up of co-workers and front desk responsibilities that involve dealing directly with the public regarding criminal complaints. Process daily mail</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>At least 2 years of Criminal Defense experience</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) required</li>
<li>Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal field</li>
<li>Experience with Case Management Software</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Pay: $20-27/hr (depending on experience)</b></p>
<p>
Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to work within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer that, benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), catered lunches, an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Criminal Defense Paralegal at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within' the legal industry. Apply now!</p>
<p>
The Matian Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.</p></div>

Criminal Defense Senior Paralegal

Dadson Laundry

<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><b>Paralegal &ndash; Breach of Lease Case Management</b></li></ul><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to assist in managing breach of lease cases within our legal department. The ideal candidate will play a key role in organizing case files, preparing legal documents, tracking deadlines, and maintaining communication between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.</p><p>This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a professional, team-oriented environment focused on real estate and landlord&ndash;tenant matters.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Manage and organize active breach of lease case files.</li><li>Prepare and file standard legal documents and correspondence.</li><li>Track case deadlines, hearings, and court submissions.</li><li>Maintain accurate case logs, reports, and document databases.</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, tenants, property managers, and court personnel.</li><li>Support attorneys in hearing and trial preparation by organizing exhibits and documentation.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Associate&rsquo;s or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field.</li><li>1&ndash;3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (real estate or landlord&ndash;tenant experience preferred).</li><li>Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills with attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal or case management software.</li></ul><p><b>Key Attributes</b></p><ul><li>Dependable and proactive in managing case deadlines.</li><li>Able to multitask in a fast-paced legal environment.</li><li>Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.</li><li>Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: $30.00 - $75.00 per hour</p><p>Expected hours: No more than 20 per week</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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