Legal Office Support Assistant I
Legal Office Support Assistant I
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- TYPE OF RECRUITMENTOpen Competitive Job OpportunityREPOSTING INFORMATIONThis announcement is a reposting to reopen the filing period update typewriting skill eligibility and Supplemental Questionnaire Information.APPLICATION FILING PERIODApplications will be accepted starting Tuesday October 15 2024 at 8:00 am (PT).
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.EXAM NUMBERR2160ERThe County of Los Angeles is recruiting for highly motivated and career minded individuals to fill the position of Legal Office Support Assistant I.
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 112000 employees in more than 36 departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement property assessment public health protection water conservation cultural activities and many more.What does a Legal Office Support Assistant I doThe Legal Office Support Assistant I will perform routine legal clerical work in a County law office and are required to possess a basic knowledge of legal terminology legal procedures and various legal forms and documents and their processing. They are responsible for providing a full range of legal clerical services for attorneys engaged in the practice of criminal or civil law and are in the offices of the District Attorney Public Defender Alternate Public Defender Child Support Services and County Counsel. To view classification standards for this positionplease click HERE.We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. With more than 2300 different job descriptions the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest publicsector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work relax and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits!Follow us on Social Media! Essential Job Functions
- Types from handwritten drafts tapes or verbal instructions various legal documents such as briefs complaints contracts investigation reports motions legislation opinions petitions points and authorities subpoenas warrants letters memos and other documents as required.
Processes various legal documents by preparing forms with complete and accurate information extracted from various sources obtaining necessary signatures attaching required addenda and ensuring the complete document is received by or filed with the appropriate parties within statutory time limits.
Obtains by telephone or correspondence additional necessary information such as CII rap sheets proof of prior convictions proof of subpoena service doctors and laboratory reports and probation reports.
Prepares routine correspondence on own initiative such as transmittal letters letters regarding extensions notifications of depositions agreed medical examiner letters and appointment verifications.
Contacts judges court commissioners attorneys court clerks witnesses doctors governmental agencies and other County departments to obtain and confirm information or to arrange medical appointments depositions hearings etc.
Maintains case status records and files by posting court actions and court dates to electronic databases or other media calendars index cards and file jackets; files cases prior to next court appearance dates or closes files.
Screens and routes telephone calls; furnishes information to the public attorneys and authorized law enforcement personnel over the telephone or at a counter in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures regarding the release of confidential information.
Performs general office duties such as filing ordering and maintaining office supplies opening and distributing mail compiling data for reports and keeping logs and date books.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Option I:One year of specialized office clerical experience as a Senior TypistClerk* in the service of Los Angeles County ORTwo years of clerical experience as an Intermediate TypistClerk* in the service of Los Angeles County. The required experience must have consisted of preparing and processing various legal documents forms and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and must have been gained while working for attorneys in the offices of the District Attorney Public Defender Alternate Public Defender Child Support Services or County Counsel.
Option II:Two years of office clerical experience in a private law firm or corporate law office**.
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience 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 utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated 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.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION*To qualify underOPTION Iapplicants must have County status in this classification as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title. NO OUTOFCLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
**To qualify underOPTION IIapplicants must have experience in preparing and processing various legal documents forms and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and must have been gained while working in a private law firm or corporate law office.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Typing Rate: 40 net words per minute.Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
This exam will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation test weighted at100 assessing Customer Focus Learning Potential Responsibility and General Problem Solving Skills.
Once we have determined that you meet the requirements we will evaluate your fitness for this opportunity using these assessments:
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
THE MULTIPLECHOICE TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
TYPEWRITING SKILL
A qualifying typing performance test of 40 net words per minute will be administered to candidates who successfully pass the multiple choice and/or simulation assessmentsof this examination AND who have not held a typing position in the service of the County of Los Angeles. Candidates will be allowedONLY ONE 1opportunity to pass the typing performance test within 12 months from the date of their multiple choice and/or simulation assessments.
The following candidates areNOTrequired to take the County typing performance test:- Candidates who in the service of the County of Los Angeles currently hold or have held a typing position that meets the minimum typing skill requirement of the subject examination.
- Candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test administered by a County Department that meets the minimum typing skill requirement of the subject examination. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resources will be transferred automatically. Applicants who have met the typing requirement in another Los Angeles County department mustattach a copy of their typing certificate to their application at the time of filing or within seven 7 calendar days from the application submission to Only certificates issued by a Los Angeles County Department or the Department of Human Resources will be accepted.
We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessmentscores cannot be given over the phone.WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
You will move through the Assessment Process and if you pass we will place your results on a register. The register of everyone who passed is valid for six 6 months.Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.- awong@
Los Angeles County will not accept claims of not receiving assessment invitations as a reason for a reschedule.TRANSFERS OF TEST COMPONENTS- Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
- This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
TEST PREPARATIONStudy guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you in preparing for the test we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.- An interactive Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at Please click on Find A Job and then Job Search Toolkit. Test preparation information is located under the Employment Test Assistance section.
- Additional online practice tests are available at INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six 6 months following the date of promulgation.VACANCY INFORMATION
APLLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County of Los Angeles.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
AnyApplications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m. PT on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail Fax or in person will not be accepted.Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements.Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete it will be rejected.Any additional documents if any must be received at the time of filing or within seven 7 calendar days from the application submission.
Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application you may email it to.Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name examination title and examination number on the subject of your email.Important NotePlease note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made.Falsificationof any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.ANTIRACISM 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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Antiracism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. 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.Have any questions about anything listed above Contact us:Department Contact Name:Annie Wong
Department Contact Email:awong@
Department Contact Phone:
Exam Number:R2160ERCOUNTY 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/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination 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: 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: 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 at .Revised January 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
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