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Portait of Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto in a blue blazer, standing in front of a blue curtain and flag of the City of Los Angeles.

As the elected Los Angeles City Attorney, my goals for this office are that we’re not only the best and most consequential public law office in the nation, but also the most dynamic and rewarding one in which to work. Review our open positions and apply today to join our talented diverse team of nearly 1,000 legal professionals dedicated to serving our City.

- Hydee Feldstein Soto, Los Angeles City Attorney

With 500+ attorneys practicing criminal and civil law throughout the City of Los Angeles, and nearly 500 other legal professionals, the work we do is as and exciting as the people and City we serve. This office is an equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. We welcome all applicants. All positions are open to qualified persons pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. This office will make reasonable accommodations.

 

Open Positions

Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF)
Workers’ Rights Division
Municipal Law Branch (#3286)

Deputy City Attorney II / III (link to PDF)
Police Board of Rights Advocate
Public Safety General Counsel Division Municipal Law Branch (#3283)

Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF)
General Litigation Division
Civil Litigation Branch (#3048D)

Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF)
Land Use Division
Housing, Land Use & Real Property Branch (#3260)

Multiple Open Positions - Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF)
General Counsel Division
unicipal Law Branch (#3277)

Deputy City Attorneys: Criminal Branch Operations (link to PDF)
Criminal and Special Litigation Branch (#3039)

Deputy City Attorney: Police Discovery Section (link to PDF)
Public Safety General Counsel Division
Municipal Law Branch (#3280)

Deputy City Attorney: Workers' Compensation Division (link to PDF)
Civil Litigation Branch (#3034B)

Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF)
Housing Division (#3278)

Director of Communications (link to PDF)
Administrative Coordinator III
Operations and Finance Branch (#3244B)

Deputy City Attorney (link to PDF)
Housing Division (#3279)

Paralegal 1 (link to PDF)
Police Litigation Unit
Civil Litigation Branch (#3178B)

Deputy City Attorney: Land Use Division (link to PDF)
Municipal Law Branch (#3208)

Legal Clerk I: Civil, Criminal and Municipal Branches (link to PDF)
Various Sections (#861)

Accounting Clerk (link To PDF)
Business Office
Operations Branch (#3275)

Deputy City Attorney: Employment Litigation Division (link to PDF) 
Civil Litigation Branch (#3036D)

Deputy Director (link To PDF)
Administrative Coordinator IV
Budget And Finance Division (#3271)

Deputy City Attorney: Employment Relations Section (link to PDF)
Water and Power Division (#3180)

Paralegal I (link to PDF)
Public Rights Branch (#3269)

Legal Secretary 1: Civil, Criminal and Municipal Branches (link to PDF)
Various Sections (#802)

Deputy City Attorney: DWP Division (link to PDF)
Civil Litigation Section (#3063)

Legal Clerk II: Various Sections (link to PDF)
(#862)

Deputy City Attorney: Business & Complex Litigation Division (link to PDF)
Civil Litigation Branch (#3035)

Deputy City Attorney: Civil Litigation Branch
(link to PDF) 
Police Litigation Unit (#3037B)

Special Opportunities

  • Law Clerk and Volunteer (Internship) Program (link to PDF) Learn about the City Attorney's Law Clerk and Volunteer program and apply today.
  • Post Bar Fellowship (link to PDF) For individuals who have received a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and are awaiting California Bar examination results to apply for the program.
  • TAP Practicum (link to PDF) For individuals who have completed the L.A. County Bar Association Traditional TAP course.
  • Office Assistants (link to PDF) For students, ages 18-24, of L.A. Community College District and other regional community colleges, as part of the L.A. College Promise program.

For more information, Email Danette Garcia, Director - Community and Government Affairs. 

City Attorney Affinity Groups

Legal Clerk I: Typing Certifications

Applicants for the position of Legal Clerk I are required to submit a typing certification to demonstrate they meet the minimum typing requirements. Candidates who fail to provide a typing certification will be disqualified from the examination process. The City Attorney’s Office does not administer typing tests to candidates. The certification must be issued by an agency or an accredited school within the last 12 months; here are additional agencies that may provide certification (link to PDF). On-line issued typing certifications will not be accepted.

The typing certification must meet the minimum 35 net words per minute, have no more than five (5) errors, and be scored according to the following method: 5 minute timed typing exercise, showing a gross rate of speed and a net speed calculated by deducting one (1) word per minute for each error in the exercise.

Certification may be in the form of a certificate, letter, or test results form and must contain the following:

  • Agency’s official emblem or watermark
  • Name of applicant
  • Number of minutes of the timed typing test
  • Number of gross words per minute
  • Number of net words per minute
  • Number of errors
  • Date of certificate
  • Signature of person certifying the certificate
  • Address and telephone number of agency