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About Us
The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City of Los Angeles ("City") with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform to advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.
Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, service and accountability, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide. We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.
Description
The Public Safety General Counsel Division (PGEN) is comprised of the Police Discovery Section, Police Advocate Section and Public Safety General Counsel Section. The Division serves as general counsel to the Police Department (LAPD), Police Commission, and LAPD Inspector General. Attorneys in this Division work closely with LAPD management on cutting-edge legal issues involving constitutional law, criminal law and procedure, civil liability, municipal law, administrative law, labor and employment law. Division attorneys also serve as general counsel to other public safety-related departments and bodies within the City, including the Fire Department, Fire Commission, Emergency Management Department, and Emergency Operations Board.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Community Police Unification Program (CPU) provides an opportunity for community members to resolve complaints against the LAPD through mediation. Complaints are identified and referred to the CPU by LAPD's Professional Standards Bureau. Mediations are facilitated by volunteer mediators. The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting in coordination with LAPD to ensure that the complaints referred to CPU are promptly reviewed and assigned to mediators;
• Assisting with communication and coordination with volunteer mediators;
• Preparing correspondence and reports related to CPU program activities;
• Assisting the mediators in contacting community members;
• Coordinating and scheduling mediations;
• Attending mediations as needed;
• Maintaining and updating a mediation calendar;
• Maintaining and updating a volunteer mediator roster;
• Maintaining spreadsheets and statistical information;
• Assisting in receiving and processing applications for mediators;
• Ensuring the completion and maintenance of forms and agreements;
• Assisting PGEN attorneys and support staff as needed; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• At least one year of full-time professional administrative experience performing the duties and responsibilities comparable to those required for this position;
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately;
• A demonstrated ability to multitask and work well with others under pressure, with minimal direction and supervision;
• Experience in interacting with the public;
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with LAPD personnel and mediators;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to learn quickly;
• Ability to work effectively and cohesively with support staff and attorneys;
• Strong telephone and video presence;
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are mandatory; and
• Strong work ethic.
Desired Qualifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Zoom;
How to apply
Requirements for Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
Conflict-of-Interest
This position is designated as Category 12 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.
Application and Deadline
Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply
online by Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
Contact
Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.
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General Information About Exempt Employment
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Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees
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