SENIOR LAW CLERK

County of Los Angeles

Los Angeles CountyFull TimeSenior68k–68k USDPosted Today

Posting number: A9243G

Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Job classification: SENIOR LAW CLERK

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Law Enforcement

SummaryLOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICELOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
EXAM NUMBER A9243G
TYPE OF RECRUITMENTWe welcome applications from everyone!
FILING PERIOD We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday, August 12, 2026, before 5:00 P.M. (PT).
All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to be accepted.

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the nation’s most populous county and the largest employer in Southern California. 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.

Joining the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation. Our jurisdiction spans 4,083 miles, stretching from the Antelope Valley to Long Beach, and from Pomona to Malibu. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused alike through an unrelenting pursuit of justice. That pursuit of justice will ensure that not just the result but the process itself reflects the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity.

Examples of duties

Researches, studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents.
Organizes extensive legal discovery, reports, documents and potential exhibits.
Conducts pretrial review of case files for witness subpoenas and other necessary evidence for trial.
Conducts preliminary interviews of potential complainants in criminal cases and reports on findings of facts to determine if sufficient evidence is present to undertake prosecution.
Reads, understands, and analyzes legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, court orders, transcripts statutory codes and appellate decisions.
Prepares a variety of legal documents including drafts and memoranda summarizing the results of examinations of court decisions, administrative board decisions, State statutes, ordinances and opinions.
Provides information to judges, attorneys, and the public concerning the work of the department.
Communicates with witnesses, experts, and other interested parties.
Schedules witnesses and prepares witnesses and clients in courtroom procedures and appropriate protocol.
Interviews parties to obtain factual, biographical, and financial information.
Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an approved or accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.*
*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to exams@da.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date your Juris Doctor degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst in the email provided.

LICENSE:
A 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.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - 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.

Supplemental information
This examination consists of a structured interview test weighted at 100%, measuring:

Professional/Technical Knowledge (General Criminal Case & Statutory Law and Constitutional Principles of California Rules of Professional Conduct as they pertain to Criminal Defense),
Critical Thinking,
Decision Making Skills,
Oral Communication Skills,
Listening Skills,
Fact Finding,
Ethics & Integrity,
Cultural & Individual Sensitivity.

Applicants must meet the requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be added to the list. Final results will be sent via email. Test scores will not be given over the phone.

Standardized examination materials, such as multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), are not subject to review, as outlined in the CSR 7.19. However, the following material is available for review:

Structured Interview Result Report

You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at Homepage | LA County Online Assessments Prep Series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) 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 in the District Attorney's Office as they occur.

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.

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. 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.

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 governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Applicants must be willing and able to work in ANY AREA of Los Angeles County and on ANY SHIFT (e.g., evenings, nights, weekends, etc.).

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.

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 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.

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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at exams@da.lacounty.gov. We require a completed “Request for Reasonable Accommodation” form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

Questions? Please contact us:
Exam Number: A9243G
Department Contact Name: Exams Unit
Department Contact Phone: (213) 257-2700
Departmental Contact Email: exams @da.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 257-2700
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

Ready to apply? You'll be taken to County of Los Angeles's application page.