Law Clerk

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration..

Current vacancy with the Office of the District Attorney located in Visalia and/or Porterville.

Typical Duties

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; may interview witnesses; check questions of law and evidence; confer with investigators regarding the collection of facts; assist in the maintenance of documents and correspondence files; assist in the preparation of memoranda for legal opinions; may testify in court as a witness; as a certified law student under the direct supervision of an attorney, may represent the county in Court.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience Equivalent to completion of one year from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, including the successful completion of Evidence and Civil Procedure coursework, OR successful completion of the first-year law student's examination (California mini-bar).

Knowledge of: Basic legal terminology and documents; basic structure of the courts and judicial system; legal research methods; criminal law and procedure.

Skill/Ability to: Utilize reference materials in a law library and analyze court decisions to assist attorneys; read and comprehend complex legal language; conduct legal research online; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems; present abatements of law, fact and argument clearly; analyze factual deficiencies in view of legal principles; write clear, concise, and grammatically correct briefs, opinions, motions, writs, appeals, and correspondence; 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; retain and recall information; follow instructions; maintain confidentiality; establish cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement officers and members of the public.

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.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 3

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

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