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Job Description
Position/Program Information
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
We welcome applications from anyone
FILING PERIOD:
THE APPLICATION FILING PERIOD WILL BEGIN ON JANUARY 20, 2026, AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) - CONTINUOUS. WE WILL KEEP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. THE APPLICATION WINDOW MAY CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY ONCE WE HAVE ENOUGH QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.
EXAM NUMBER:
A9240E
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. The County of Los Angeles values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons.
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.
As a member of our Office, Law Clerks will be joining a team that proudly represents the people of the State of California. We seek justice for all of our diverse communities by reflecting the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity!
POSITION INFORMATION
Law Clerks with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office work across a variety of assignments throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Under the mentorship of an experienced Deputy District Attorney, Law Clerks receive meaningful administrative and technical mentorship while contributing directly to the Office’s criminal justice mission. This role offers hands-on experience in the practical application of criminal law through direct service within the Los Angeles region. Law Clerks support prosecutorial work and gain valuable insight into the operations of one of the nation’s largest public law offices. Strong analytical abilities are essential, as Law Clerks research, interpret, and apply case law, statutes, and related legal issues. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of legal briefs, memoranda, resolutions, and other documents used in judicial proceedings. Successful Law Clerks bring a solid understanding of legal research principles, methods, and resources, along with strong understanding of California state law, county legislation, and administrative law, including relevant regulations and enforcement practices.
Essential Job Functions- Provides support to attorneys in a wide variety of legal tasks including research, study, interpretation, and application of laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Assists in drafting a variety of legal documents.
- Conducts legal research, prepares research memorandums, investigates and prepares written reports on writs of habeas corpus, and drafts points and authorities.
- Organizes extensive discovery, reports, documents and potential exhibits.
- Communicates with witnesses, experts, clients and potential exhibits, provides information to judges, attorneys, and the public concerning the work of the department.
- Interviews clients to obtain factual, biographical and financial information.
- Provides clients with summary of reports and charges files as needed.
- Assists in the scheduling of witnesses and prepares witnesses and clients in courtroom procedures and appropriate protocol.
- Accepts legal process served on the office after regular business hours.
- Performs various clerical duties necessary to the maintenance of the departmental law library.
- Performs clerical and computer data input work in connection with legal matters as needed.
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Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Provides support to attorneys in a wide variety of legal tasks including research, study, interpretation, and application of laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County
Show moreStart Your Career with Los Angeles County
With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
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 100,000 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.
As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.
A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.
The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.
Flexible Work Schedules
Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.
Your Choice of Locations
From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home.
Job Security
The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success.
Career Development
The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.
Outstanding Benefits
The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
Diversity
Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.
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