Paralegal

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday October 9 2025 at 8:00 AM (PT) until Wednesday October 15 2025 before 5:00 PM (PT).

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TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We encourage applications from everyone.

• Alternate Public Defender- Comprised of skilled attorneys dedicated investigators and support staff handling a wide range of misdemeanor and felony cases and specializing in complex and serious county cases showcasing exceptional skills and dedication to clients.
• Board of Supervisors- Assumes a multifaceted support role for the Board of Supervisors multiple County departments and the public. The office also oversees the Office of Inspector General and other County commissions.
• County Counsel- Acts as the legal advisory body for the County of Los Angeles committed to providing essential legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors County departments and other County entities within the nations most extensive and diverse County.
• Child Support Services- Committed to aiding parents in fulfilling their child support requirements promoting financial support and pursuing the best possible outcomes and well-being for their children.
• District Attorney- As the largest local prosecutorial office in the United States vigorously and fairly prosecutes lawbreakers and ensures appropriate punishment for convictions in Los Angeles County.
• Public Defender- Recognized as the nations premier client-centered criminal defense firm it stands as a pioneering force reshaping and revolutionizing the justice landscape operating across 32 locations with over 1200 employees.
• Sheriff - Office of Constitutional Policing- Collaborating with the Undersheriff the Civilian Oversight Commission and the Inspector General the office is devoted to eradicating deputy gangs within the Department ensuring Departmental compliance with consent decrees and enhancing policies procedures and operations to ensure constitutional practices.

Why work for us

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 116000 employees in more than 38 Departments we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement property assessment public health protection water conservation cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2300 different job descriptions offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work relax and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

• Has strong legal knowledge and research skills with the ability to analyze statutes court decisions and legal documents accurately.
• Is skilled in professional communication both written and verbally for interacting with attorneys clients and agencies.
• Has analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess situations and recommend effective courses of action.
• Is able to use interpersonal skills to illicit information and establish trust with diverse individuals while considering client sensitivity.
• Has the capacity to work independently with initiative while following attorney direction and supervision.

• Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes ordinances court decisions criminal pleadings police reports legal documents and articles for use in preparing legal documents such as briefs pleadings contracts deeds opinions etc. for review approval and use of an attorney.
• Drafts motions memoranda of points and authorities interrogatories and answers complaints and answers cross claims affidavits and declarations.
• Reviews legal documents and forms for completeness and conformance to specific requirements set forth in applicable legal codes.
• Reviews and processes requests for criminal records background information in order to determine the existence or nonexistence of prior convictions; obtains criminal record information and related documents and screens for legal sufficiency.
• Gathers and documents factual information by interviewing clients and performs routine legal research to assist an attorney in determining appropriate legal action.
• Performs preliminary analysis of legislative bills and researches legislative histories.
• Summarizes organizes and indexes prior opinions testimony depositions and documentary material from interrogatories.
• Organizes and indexes trial documents prepares exhibits and assist attorneys at trial by keeping track of exhibits testimony and documents.

For more information please view the classification specification: PARALEGAL

Requirements to Qualify:

• OPTION I:Certificate of completion* of a paralegal training program approved by the American Bar Association or by the California Department of Education or by an equivalent accrediting agency from another state.

• OPTION II:Graduation from law school.*

*In order to receive credit for your paralegal certificate for Option 1 -OR- diploma for Option 2 you must include a legible copy of the certificate or diploma with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Required documents may be emailed to .

No withhold will be allowed. Required education must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

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.

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

This examination will consist of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% covering:

• Learning Potential
• Responsibility
• Customer Service
• Working with Information
• Numerical Calculation
• Reading Comprehension

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

If you recently took identical components for other exams the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. The list of successful candidates developed from this exam will be used to fill vacancies as they occur:Alternate Public DefenderBoard of SupervisorsCounty CounselChild Support ServicesDistrict AttorneyPublic DefenderSheriff - Office of Constitutional Policing.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.

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. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.

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.

If you have questions regarding this job posting please contact us using the following information:
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Department Contact Name:Sophie Zhang
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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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/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination 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 .

Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025