Salary : $75,105.36 - $125,760.24 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Branch: Criminal Branch
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: EAA - MOU 1

Description
INVESTIGATOR I/II

PROSECUTION DIVISION

CRIMINAL BRANCH

Salary Range: $75,105 - $125,760
The Criminal Branch is responsible for filing and prosecuting misdemeanor criminal cases from court offices located throughout Los Angeles. The cases involve a wide variety of offenses including California Penal Code violations (such as theft, battery, domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking offenses, and many others), Los Angeles Municipal Code violations (including both personal and property-related offenses), California Vehicle Code violations (such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs), and other state code violations. The Office of the City Attorney works closely with local law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol and numerous city, county, state, and federal regulatory agencies to prosecute crimes occurring in the City of Los Angeles.

The Criminal Branch offices are:

Central

200 N. Main Street, 5th Floor, Los Angeles 90012

Metropolitan

1945 S. Hill Street, Room 501, Los Angeles 90007

Pacific

11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., Room 430, Los Angeles 90045

100 Oceangate, Suite 510, Long Beach, CA 90802

Van Nuys

6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 160, Van Nuys 91401

San Fernando

900 3rd St., San Fernando, CA 91340

Hollywood - Mental Health Courthouse

5925 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028

Duties and Responsibilities
The Investigator will assist prosecutors and other investigators in the gathering and preparation of evidence for trial, probation violation hearings, and other contested hearings by:

• Locating and subpoenaing witnesses and victims;
• Conducting interviews and testifying in court;
• Taking photographs of the scene and of witnesses and preparing diagrams and trial exhibits;
• Working with law enforcement, the courts, regulatory agencies, medical facilities, and other City departments and personnel to obtain relevant property or business information, medical and court records, communications, recordings, photographs and other potential evidence;
• Preparing clear, written investigative reports and detailed witness statements;
• Assisting with grant reporting duties, when applicable, by tracking and collecting grant data and providing periodic updates pursuant to the grant reporting cycle;
• Working collaboratively with Criminal Branch prosecutors and other employees of this office, law enforcement, other City departments and personnel;
• Maintaining and updating current information in all necessary databases;
• Operating a City vehicle to conduct surveillance and similar operations;
• Conducting moving and stationary surveillance using video equipment;
• Using applicable databases and other sources to research relevant information, including, but not limited to business ownership and organization, business histories, bankruptcies, business and professional licenses, litigation histories of ongoing or past lawsuits, and property ownership histories through title history reports and public databases;
• Using applicable databases and other sources to identify, gather, and investigate financial records, accounting statements and other forms of business records to determine income, assets, liabilities, wages, taxes, and other financial information of individuals and businesses; and
• Performing other investigative duties for the Criminal Branch as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of investigation procedures.
• The position requires a self-motivated, quick learner who can exercise independent judgment and is capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Applicants must also possess impeccable ethics, excellent organizational skills and pay close attention to detail.
• Applicants must have the ability to work and communicate well within a team environment involving employees of this Office, other agency personnel, and members of the public.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to express ideas orally and in writing in a clear, organized, and persuasive manner.
• The hours for this position are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to operational needs.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are mandatory.
• A valid Driver's License.

Desired Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in the area of criminal law and/or civil litigation.
• Prior law enforcement experience.
• Proficient personal computer skills and use of Word, Excel, Google, Adobe and Lexis/Westlaw.

Requirements for Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample

Supplemental Information
Retirement Benefits:

Employees participate in the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS), which includes mandatory employee pension contributions through payroll deduction. The City also contributes toward the employee's retirement benefit. Contribution rates are established by the applicable retirement system an may vary based on employee classification, membership status, and other factors. For more information, please visit:
Work Location and Parking

City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location of the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney.

This position requires regular onsite work. Employer-provided parking is limited and may not be available for this classification. Employees may be responsible for securing and paying for parking at nearby facilities. Applicants are encouraged to review available commute and transportation resources through the City's COMMUTEwell program. For more information, please visit:
Probation

For external applicants - Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil Service) will be subject to a one-year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the one-year probationary period will result in tenure with the office.
Conflict-of-Interest

This position is designated as Category 10 on the
Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to: to apply online by Friday, July 31, 2026.

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
Contact

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