Investigator I / II - CEU

Overview

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 with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, 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, accountability and transparency, 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.

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

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the area of criminal law and / or civil litigation. Proficient personal computer skills and use of Word, Excel, Google, Adobe and Lexis / Westlaw.

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to : https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / lacityattorney / to apply online by Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

Contact

Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.

AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AT (213) 978-7160.

EEO Statement

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.

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