PARALEGAL

Position/Program Information

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).

Exam Number

R9232F-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We encourage applications from everyone.

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About the Role:
As a paralegal, you will assist attorneys by conducting legal research, analyzing cases, interacting with clients and witnesses, and providing specialized legal support under attorney supervision. If selected, you'll have the chance to collaborate with and contribute your expertise to a range of dynamic departments, including:

• 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.
• B oard 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 nation’s 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 nation’s premier client-centered criminal defense firm, it stands as a pioneering force reshaping and revolutionizing the justice landscape, operating across 32 locations with over 1,200 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 116,000 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 2,300 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.
The team member we are searching for:

• 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.

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Essential Job Functions

• 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

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.

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• OPTION II: Graduation from law school.*

Other Requirements - Continuing Education:

Every two years, all paralegals shall be required to certify completion of four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in either general law or in a specialized area of laws. All continuing legal education courses shall meet the requirements of California Business and Professions Code Section 6070. Certification of these continuing education requirements shall be made with the paralegal's supervising attorney. The paralegal shall be responsible for keeping a record of the paralegal's certification.

Special Requirement Information:
*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 szhang@hr.lacounty.gov .
Withhold information:
No withhold will be allowed. Required education 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 use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related 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.

Additional Information

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:
Examination content:
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.
Transfer of test components:
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.
Test preparation:
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 https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
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 Defender , Board of Supervisors , County Counsel , Child Support Services , District Attorney , Public Defender , Sheriff - 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 employer's 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 governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's 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.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• szhang@hr.lacounty.gov

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 govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Social Security Number:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
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.
No Sharing of User ID and Password:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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Anti-Racism, 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. 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.
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.

If you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact us using the following information:
Testing Accommodations Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Sophie Zhang Department Contact Number: (213) 441-2075
Department Contact Email: szhang@hr.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: 10/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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