Litigation Research Coordinator
Published Date: Jan 15, 2026
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Open: January 15, 2026
Close: February 2, 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.
LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE
There is currently one vacancy in the Office of the General Counsel. Hybrid and/or remote options are not available for this position at this time.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) seeks to be nothing less than the best public law office in Los Angeles County. The OGC is an ethical, high-performance legal department with high professional standards and integrity that provides first-class legal service to the teachers, supervisors and administrators who support the District's nearly 575,000 students.
The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice and counsel to schools and administrative offices, recognizing that its ultimate clients are the District’s students and their families. The OGC works to support the District’s vision that all of our students graduate prepared for college and ready for successful careers.
PROJECT
A Litigation Research Coordinator performs special legal research regarding evidentiary and pretrial materials and advises on and responds to Public Records Act requests for the District.
BENEFITS
Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days each year.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in the acquisition and production of materials required for pretrial, trial, and appellate activities associated with litigation involving the District.
- Assists in acquisition, production, and document control of information for Public Records Act requests and responses.
- Meets with representatives of and serves as liaison between Office of General Counsel and staff of District departments.
- Prepares and coordinates the preparation of correspondence, research projects and reports, including the preparation of charts, graphs, exhibits, and other visual aids.
- Assists in coordinating District communications with State, federal, and local governmental agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights and California State Department of Education.
- Assists schools and offices, as needed, with the preparation and analysis of information requested
by counsel, District staff or city, State, and federal agencies. - Organizes and maintains certain litigation files for the District.
- Researches and analyzes court decisions and legislation; prepares draft legislation and amendments to legislation as directed.
- Writes legal opinions, articles, and letters.
- Assists in the investigation and analysis of personnel and/or student-related matters in support of Public Records Act requests or litigation involving the District, including conducting interviews of witnesses, reviewing documents, and preparing summaries of interviews and chronologies.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED: You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.
Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Six years of paralegal experience in addition to that required may be substituted for the law degree, provided that the requirement of a bachelor’s degree is met.
Experience:
Four years of professional-level experience analyzing and making recommendations regarding litigation and/or responding to Public Records Act requests.
Special:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. To the extent permitted by law, management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time, as long as such addition or change is reasonably related to existing duties.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this position has extensive professional experience in managing documents for large cases (i.e., general civil, federal, constitutions, class action, cases with multiple parties), researching and analyzing legislation, and assisting in the document control, acquisition, and production of voluminous information for Public Records Act requests and responses. Additionally, the ideal candidate is a strong leader with exceptional analytical skills, makes sound decisions, is organized and detail oriented, and has highly developed and effective written and oral communication skills.
The ideal candidate for this position will also have knowledge in the following areas:
- Principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research
- Litigation process and legal concepts associated with litigation document production
- Litigation methods and procedures, legislative functions, and District and State legislative history
- Provisions of the California Education Code and other statutes related to public school administration
- District policies and procedures, goals and objectives, organizational structure and functions, and negotiated contracts
- Statistical techniques and methods appropriate for the analysis and graphic reporting of research findings
Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the ability to:
- Analyze legal opinions, legislation, and related State and federal law
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, other District personnel, and city, State, county, and federal representatives
- Compose, comprehend, interpret, and communicate legal language, documents, concepts, and other written materials
- Communicate effectively and guide individuals and groups toward task accomplishment
- Observe and effectively utilize subordinates
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Use the computer for the purpose of conducting research, compiling and analyzing information, and writing informatives and reports
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will tentatively include a Technical Interview.
After applications are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phase of our selection process. Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. As such, please make sure that you describe in detail your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application.
We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position. Therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?
Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sumaya Islam at sumaya.islam@lausd.net.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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