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Student Law Clerk

Recruitment #0317-RL0200-TM

Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to fill up to eight (8) temporary Student Law Clerk positions with the District Attorney's Office. Candidates must be a Second or Third Year law student who are eligible to be court certified by the California State Bar Association.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office is looking for hard working, intelligent 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
S
an 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, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs.
  • Assists attorneys in the preparation of deeds, contracts, pleadings, resolutions, and legal opinions.
  • Confers with others regarding the collection of facts; investigates facts relating to proposed or pending litigation.
  • Assists in the preparation of correspondence and reports.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:  Satisfactory completion of one year in a law school of recognized standing. 

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Student Law Clerks must maintain continued enrollment and satisfactory progress in a recognized law school in order to hold this classification.

    KNOWLEDGE

    The principles and practices of legal research methods; preparation of briefs and opinions; the principles of law and their application.

    ABILITY

    Analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedence to legal problems; learn to present statements of law, fact, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform research and assist in the preparation of legal opinions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

    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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