Extra Help Law Clerk

Full Job Description

Applications will be reviewed by County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee.

Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.

Current vacancy is with the Public Defender located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Requirements

DUTY SAMPLE

• Assist in the preparation of trial briefs, points and authority on motions, writs and appeals.
• Study, interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legal authority for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs.
• Assist in the preparation of pleadings, abstracts, deeds, agreements and other documents.
• Examine case files to prepare witness subpoena lists.

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of one (1) year from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, or successful completion of the first year law student's examination, (California mini-bar).

Knowledge of:

• Criminal law and procedure.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Utilize reference materials in a law library and analyze court decisions to assist attorneys.
• Read and comprehend complex legal language.
• Write clear, concise and accurate legal documents.
• Work under pressure of deadlines.
• Communicate verbally to convey legal information or ideas to others.
• Record information and condense at later time.
• Organize and coordinate work.
• Work effectively with co-workers.
• Retain and recall information.
• Follow instructions.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Legal citations to assist attorneys.
• Interviewing techniques.
• Trial procedures and rules of evidence.

Skill/Ability to:

• Make effective presentations in a courtroom situation.