What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk position at County of Tulare?
Current openings with the Tulare County District Attorney Office located in Visalia. The employment list established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies within all county departments. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
*This position will receive a 4% Cost of Living Adjustment effective 7/2/2023.
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.
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.
- Make effective presentations in a courtroom situation.
Conditions of Employment
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California drivers license. 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.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California drivers license. 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 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
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Salary : $48,222 - $58,770