The market for prosecutors in CA is extremely competitive - like trying to land a big law gig. Other DA offices have complained to me that they are flooded with applicants from volunteer positions like the ones in LA City Attorney Office. Volunteers do get mentored and do get trials.
District Attorney of Los Angeles County | |
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Seat | Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center 210 West Temple Street Los Angeles, California, United States |
Appointer | Popular vote |
Term length | Four years |
Constituting instrument | Charter of the County of Los Angeles |
During my time at the City Attorney's office I was able to set the hours I preferred as long as I got my work done. Everyone was very nice but it seemed very loosely structured at times.
Good governement place to work. Highly orgnaized. Reasonable pace. Can't complain. A bit hectic during trials as the lawyers don't have enough support.
good place to work. career advancement opportunities. good pay. like to promote from within. progressive values as far as prosecutor's offices go. I recommend.
You will get some experience here but it is not great. The market for prosecutors in CA is extremely competitive - like trying to land a big law gig. Other DA offices have complained to me that they are flooded with applicants from volunteer positions like the ones in LA City Attorney Office.
At least one hour in an area called the Recognition and Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession and Society.
The LA City Attorney’s Office will not be administering typing tests to candidates. The typing certification must be issued by an agency or an accredited school within the last 12 months. On-line issued typing certification will not be accepted.
Applicants for the position of Legal Clerk I are required to submit a typing certification to demonstrate they meet the minimum typing requirements. Candidates who fail to provide a typing certification will be disqualified from the examination process. The LA City Attorney’s Office will not be administering typing tests to candidates. The typing certification must be issued by an agency or an accredited school within the last 12 months. On-line issued typing certification will not be accepted.
It is encouraged for attorneys to maintain records of their MCLE credits. Please download a Sample MCLE Personal Credit Log. (link to PDF)
Organized, Friendly Co-Workers, Welcoming Environment, Supportive Work Environment.
Gaining legal experience; learning communication skills; working with clients in need.
their benefits are great. They also get together for birthdays , make you pay of course but this makes it so that people get comfortable around each other. People are nice. supervisors are very nice and lenienient. Laughter all over and everyone jokes around.
The attorneys that work for the City Attorney's office in the Criminal Law Division are all wonderful and extremely helpful, they give you ample opportunity to learn with experience and take on jobs that are challenging and give you actual skills that you will need in the future.
Pay was surprisingly high. Immediate supervisors were part supportive.