LEGAL OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT I

Salary : $52,794.72 - $73,107.36 AnnuallyLocation : Los Angeles County, CAJob Type: Full timeJob Number: R2160F-RDepartment: HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMSOpening Date: 04/22/2026Closing Date: 5/6/2026 5:00 PM PacificPosition/Program InformationAPPLICATION FILING PERIOD We will begin accepting online applications on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 8:00 am (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, to be accepted.EXAM NUMBERR2160F-RTYPE OF RECRUITMENTWe welcome applications from everyone.The County of Los Angeles is recruiting for highly motivated and career minded individuals to fill the position of Legal Office Support Assistant IFor more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us at . 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 112,000 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.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 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector 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. Follow us on Social Media!Essential Job FunctionsWhat does a Legal Office Support Assistant I do?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.For more information, please view the classification specification: RequirementsREQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFYOption I: One year of specialized office clerical experience as a Senior Typist-Clerk* in the service of Los Angeles County, OR-Two years of clerical experience as an Intermediate Typist-Clerk* 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**.Typewriting Skill Requirement:The Legal Office Support Assistant I requires a typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION*To qualify under OPTION I, applicants must have County status in this classification, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title. **To qualify under OPTION II, applicants 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.NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.WITHHOLD INFORMATIONNo withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.LICENSEA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICIAL CLASSPhysical 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 InformationOnce we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:EXAMINATION CONTENTThis examination process will consist of a Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% assessing:Customer FocusLearning PotentialResponsibilityGeneral Problem-Solving SkillsApplicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.Important Typing Test InformationThe Legal Office Support Assistant I requires a typing proficiency of 40 words per minute.You will be allowed one (1) attempt to pass the typing performance test within six (6) months from the date of the multiple choice and/or simulation assessments.You may not need to take a typing test if you meet any of the following:Current or former County employees who have held a typing position that required the necessary wpm.Applicants who have already taken and passed the County's typing performance test (administered by the Department of Human Resources) at the required wpm. If your passing score is already on file, it will be transferred automatically-no need to retest.Applicants who passed the "Typing Test - Score-Banking Only" with the required net wpm. Your score will also transfer automatically.If you passed a County typing test through a different department (not DHR), please attach a copy of your typing certificate to your application when you apply. If you can't attach it during filing, you must email it within seven (7) calendar days of the last day to apply/date of your application to: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.EXAM REVIEWMultiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTSIf 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 PREPARATIONWe 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 Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATIONCandidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.Note: We may use an alternative banding method in line with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D).APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONWe 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 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.comtalentcentral@shl.comnoreply@proctoru.comdonot-reply@amcatmail.comNew 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 enhance 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 member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, 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 ACCOMMODATIONIf 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. Testing Accommodations Coordinator: Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Paolo GaldonesDepartment Contact Email: pgaldones@hr.lacounty.govDepartment Contact Phone: (213) 262-2705Exam Number: R2160F-RCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment InformationAny 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/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: Testing 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: Fair 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 Veteran's 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 veteran's credit, please visit: Revised September 2025For detailed information, please click 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I understand the above information and instructions.02 All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.Add the following email address to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:pgaldones@hr.lacounty.govinfo@governmentjobs.comtalentcentral@shl.comnoreply@proctoru.comdonot-reply@amcatmail.comIt is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. I understand the above information and instructions.03 VETERAN'S CREDITIf you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to Paolo Galdones at PGaldones@hr.lacounty.gov as soon as possible. I have read and understand the above information and instructions.04 How many months of office clerical experience do you have in the service of Los Angeles County preparing and processing various legal documents, forms, and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology? Experience 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. Less than 6 months6 months to less than 12 months12 months to less than 18 months18 months to less than 24 months24 months or moreI do not have the above experience05 Which Los Angeles County office(s) do you have the required office clerical experience preparing and processing various legal documents, forms, and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology?Select all that apply. Alternate Public DefenderChild Support ServicesCounty CounselDistrict AttorneyPublic DefenderI do not have the required experience in the above offices06 Which classification(s) have you prepared and processed various legal documents, forms, and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology? Experience 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.Select all that apply. Intermediate Typist-ClerkSenior Typist-ClerkOther Los Angeles County Clerical ClassificationI do not have the required experience as an Intermediate Typist-Clerk or Senior Typist-Clerk07 If you indicated that you have the above required experience in questions #4 and #5, you MUST provide ALL of the following:Position/Title:Employer:Department/Division/Unit:Address:Name and Title of Supervisor:Number of Hours Worked Per Week:Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)Duties performed:Please ensure the experience you claim should be consistent with the experience section listed on your application. If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. 08 How many months of office clerical experience do you have in a private law firm or corporate law office preparing and processing various legal documents, forms, and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology? Less than 6 months6 months to less than 12 months12 months to less than 18months18 months to less than 24 months24 months or moreI do not have the above experience09 If you indicated have the required experience to Question 8, please describe your office clerical experience in a private law firm or corporate law office. Please provideALL of the following:Position/Title:Employer:Name of private law firm or corporate law office:Address:Name and Title of Supervisor:Number of Hours Worked Per Week:Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)Duties performed:Please ensure the experience you claim should be consistent with the experience section listed on your application. If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. Required Question