Legal Assistant I - ACE

Salary : $76,817.52 - $112,355.28 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Branch: Executive Management
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: EAA - MOU 1

Description
The ACE Program is an alternative method of enforcement for violations of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. An administrative citation-ticket would be issued to a violator in place of a criminal citation or arrest. The current process results in a criminal conviction with penalties that include probation, fines, and jail. An administrative citation can be resolved by paying a fine, and there would be no resulting criminal record. ACE offers a compelling alternative to incarceration-oriented systems for appropriate offenders and is aligned with national, state, and local efforts to promote new "smart justice" prevention, intervention, and diversion approaches.

The position is part of the Executive Branch and will report directly to the Supervising Attorney for ACE.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Legal Assistant will work closely with the Supervising Attorney and staff assigned to ACE and provide legal and administrative support services. The Legal Assistant will assist in the preparation of administrative hearings, track ACE referrals, conduct legal research, conduct research of municipal code terms, and conduct research of case law and prior adjudication histories on database systems such as WestLaw. Process hearing notification letters and other correspondence, coordinate administrative hearings, compile hearing exhibits, prepare declarations and pleadings for administrative hearings. Assist in the development of training materials, attend weekly and bi-monthly meetings to review current hearing status and maintain updated status reports. Prepare monthly progress and status reports, gather documents and other materials as needed from other City departments and law enforcement agencies. Other duties as assigned. This position will be highly involved with the processing of citations issued by the Housing Department under the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance.

Requirements
The Legal Assistant position requires at least six months of legal administrative experience which requires a thorough knowledge of legal procedures and terminology and independent judgment in analyzing, interpreting and reviewing legal documents;

-or-

Successful completion of one Legal Assistant (Paralegal) class (equivalent to 3 units), which includes emphasis on legal procedures, terminology and the ability to use independent judgment in analyzing, interpreting and reviewing legal documents. The course may have been taken through a college or university.

The position requires someone self-motivated, learns quickly, exercises independent judgment, and can work with minimal supervision. Applicants must also possess excellent organizational skills and can work well with city staff, enforcement officers and members of the public. Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

This position also requires a person to lift boxes (up to 25 lbs.) with or without accommodations.
Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential. The normal business hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday however operational needs may require occasional work outside the normal business hours.
Desired Qualifications

A thorough knowledge of legal procedures and the ability to compile and analyze documents and proficient personal computer skills.

Demonstrated writing and research skills, proficiency with MS Word, Excel, WestLaw, and the ability to learn new databases.
Requirements for Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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:

Current Location and Parking

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

Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a one (1) Year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the one (1) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office.

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to:

to apply online by Friday, November 6, 2026.

Contact

Questions? Please email