Hybrid LEGAL ASSISTANT II at City of Torrance, CA
City of Torrance, CA · Torrance, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Torrance
About the Department
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The City
Torrance, California, the eighth largest city in Los Angeles County, is situated in a region of Southern California known as the South Bay. This City of nearly 150,000 residents, with a peak day-time population that grows to 250,000 or more, spans an area of almost 22 square miles including 1 mile of beach.
Torrance features world-class medical and research facilities, vibrant shopping, four-star dining, as well as an intricate mix of burgeoning industrial and commercial facilities. Torrance is one of the few cities in the South Bay to feature its own municipal airport and support facilities. It is also considered to be a "headquarters" city, with major corporations such as Sunrider International, Alpinestars USA, Health-Ade Kombucha, Pelican Products, L3 Harris Technologies, RapiScan Systems, American Honda Motor Company, and Robinson Helicopter Company all calling Torrance home.
The Office
The Office of the City Attorney advises and represents the City Council and City departments on all legal matters in which they are involved. To accomplish this goal, the office is divided into three divisions: General Advice, Civil Litigation and Criminal Prosecution. City Attorney Patrick Q. Sullivan, Assistant City Attorney Tatia Y. Strader and Administrator Jessica Corona manage the office. Six Deputy City Attorneys, four Legal Assistants and a Systems Analyst complete the office's staffing.
The Position
As a Legal Assistant II, you will be entrusted with complex legal tasks under the direction of experienced legal professionals. From drafting legal documents to conducting research and maintaining case files, your contributions will directly impact the success of our legal initiatives. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of performing complex legal secretarial tasks with accuracy and speed. As a Legal Assistant II, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team by handling a variety of responsibilities, including transcription, document preparation, case and file management, and communication.
Typical office hours include a 9/80 compressed work week schedule from Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed on alternate Fridays. Staff is also required to work some off Fridays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary in order to complete various duties.
The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving. The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks! Please click here for more information on Employee Benefits, Discounts, & Incentives!
Position Duties
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
High school graduation or equivalent. Four years of recent experience in a law office or criminal justice setting as a Legal Assistant or Secretary; or two years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary that included civil litigation and completion of a paralegal program that required a minimum of one year of study. Recent experience in civil litigation and a public agency is preferred.
Certification as a Paralegal is preferred.
Ideal Candidate
Successful candidates will possess the following:
- Experience and proficiency in civil litigation, including but not limited to:
- Drafting pleadings, discovery and correspondence;
- Preparing court filings, calendaring, service of process;
- Summarizing records and discovery, issuing and tracking subpoenas, scheduling depositions, coordinating with experts, and trial preparation; and
- Procedural knowledge in motions and discovery.
- Positive attitude, and professional office, telephone and e-mail etiquette;
- Excellent organizational, multitasking and self-starter abilities;
- High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Proficiency in using computer software commonly used in a law office; and
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs.
Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following weighted components:
Written Exam: Weighted 50%: (Tentatively scheduled for September 23, 2025.)
Panel Interview: Weighted 50%) (Tentatively scheduled for October 1, 2025.)
Other Qualifications
Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, click here.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
In addition, the City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees! Apply Now
