Administrative Coordinator I - Public Safety General Counsel

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.   

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.

• 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;

Requirements for Application 

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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: https://www.lacers.org/

Work Location and Parking 

200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, California. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles.

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: https://lacommutewell.com/

Probation 

Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil Service) will be subject to a one-yearprobationaryperiodasrequiredbySection1050oftheCityCharter.Successfulcompletionof the one-year probationary period will result in tenure with theoffice.

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 [email protected].