Post Bar Legal Clerk (Paralegal II)

About the Opportunity

The Post Bar Legal Clerk will be hired as a Paralegal II which is a part-time extra-help position with Stanislaus County.

Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

• Research, interpret, apply laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in preparation of case opinions and briefs, with minimum instruction;
• Review documents to determine compliance with statutes, court decisions, and other applicable laws;
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of pleadings, points and authorities and related legal documents;
• Maintain legal case files;
• Conduct interviews;
• Inventory evidence;
• Accept service of process; and
• Retrieve and respond to requests for information and/or inquiries from interested parties.
• Interview clients;
• Review and evaluate discovery, applying legal principles and analysis;
• Negotiate dispositions consistent with client’s expressed wishes and goals;
• Compile information and data necessary for the preparation of various departmental reports;
• Answer the telephone, take messages, and meet and assist the public;
• Monitor files for completeness and propriety;
• Legal research and writing; and
• Oral advocacy in courtroom proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

• Criminal, family law and civil legal procedures, trial and hearing procedures, and rules of evidence;
• General County government functions, practices, procedures and legal responsibility,
• Working knowledge of legal research techniques; and
• Basic accounting principles and practices.

• Independently research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems;
• Present statements of law and fact clearly, accurately and logically in written/oral form;
• Independently perform legal research;
• Understand and explain provisions of the law and applicable procedures;
• Read and understand statutes, court decisions and legal documents;
• Prioritize and manage a caseload;
• Analyze complex information relating to criminal, civil or family law cases; and
• Understand and adhere to rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Certificate of completion from a recognized paralegal program or Associate's degree in paralegal studies.

• Successful completion of two (2) years from a recognized law school.

• Must have taken the California Bar Exam and be awaiting results at the time of commencing employment; AND
• Be eligible for the Practical Training of Law Students (PTLS) program.

Application and Selection Procedures

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.