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Post-Bar Law Clerk

Recruitment #0317-RL0101-TM

Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to fill up to three (3) temporary Post-Bar Law Clerk positions in the District Attorney's Office.

To qualify, law students must be scheduled to graduate in 2017 and will be taking the July 2017 California Bar exam.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office is looking for hard working, intelligent post-bar law clerks eager to work in a progressive office and have a passion for the community and the District Attorney's mission. 

THE MISSION OF THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IS OUR COMMUNITY:

We are dedicated to upholding a healthy, fair and just society.  We are committed to leading
San Joaquin County by education, prevention, investigation, prosecution and rehabilitation,
as provided by law, with justice for all.

A background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening must be successfully completed prior to employment. 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

  • Studies, researches, and interprets laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs; assists in case analysis.
  • Locates and interviews clients, witnesses, technical experts and others regarding specific civil or criminal cases.
  • Briefs witnesses for trial, gathers and prepares exhibits and evidence for trial; assists attorney in preparation for court; accompanies attorney to court to assist during court proceedings.
  • Prepares a variety of legal documents including subpoenas, writs, complaints, answers, declarations, responsive pleadings, and points and authorities.
  • Reviews a variety of documents for compliance with statutes, court decisions, and other legal authorities; advises parties on requirements of document completion.
  • Summarizes police reports; depositions, interrogatories, evidence, and other pertinent case files.
  • Confers with investigators regarding evidence and facts; may participate in investigations.
  • Prepares correspondence and reports; conducts special studies and research as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER PATTERN I

Education:  Completion of an approved paralegal training program.

 

OR PATTERN II

Education:  Completion of 40 semester units of law school.

 

OR PATTERN III

Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in social or political sciences or related field.  

And

Experience:  One year of paid paralegal work.

 

Substitution:  Additional-qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis for Pattern III only.

KNOWLEDGE

Basic legal principles; legal documents and their uses; legal office procedures and practices; legal terminology; basic legal research and legal reference material; general County government functions and legal responsibilities; basic rules of evidence; general court proceedings; basic investigative techniques and procedures; interviewing techniques; computer terminology and forms; public relations principles and practices.

ABILITY

Understand, interpret and apply basic legal principles and practices; research laws, cases, and other legal authorities; express self clearly and concisely orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; effectively interview others; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination.  If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation:  Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. 

Physical Exam:  Some classifications require physical examinations.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination.  The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam:  Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen.  The County pays for the initial drug screen.

 

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

  • They are related to the Appointing Authority, or

  • The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility:  If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:       

www.sjgov.org/department/hr

By mail or in person:  

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, Ca 95202                                  

 

Office hours:               
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:  (209) 468-3370 

 

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. 

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).  

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to
www.sjgov.org/eeo.




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San Joaquin County
Human Resources Division  Stockton, CA 95202
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