Extra Help Certified Law Clerk
County of Lake Lake County, California, United States
- Location: Lake County, California, United States
- Categories: Clerical and Administrative Support, Legal Services
- Job Type: Variable Shift
- Posted: Dec 04, 2024
Job Description:
Extra Help Certified Law Clerk
Description
Job DetailsUnder close supervision, to learn and perform a wide variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney’s Office including, prosecuting crime, protecting victims and preventing future harm; work closely with assigned Deputy District Attorney’s in all phases of prosecution - appearing in court, drafting motions, conducting legal research and assisting with major case preparation; opportunities to learn about and work in various areas of prosecution, such as Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking, Gangs, Domestic Violence, and Economic Crimes; perform related duties ,as assigned.
EXTRA HELP - TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENT
An individual may be hired as Extra Help Employee for a temporary work assignment at such compensation as determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations.
- Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range.
- Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked.
- Extra Help Employees are entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays.
- Extra Help Employees do not have status.
- Extra Help Employment is temporary and may end at any time.
**SEASONAL EMPLOYEE:
An extra help employee who works a seasonal job (tied to an actual season, not just part-year) for a portion of the year and who will not perform any work for the County for at least 26 consecutive weeks between seasons definition is subject to future change as terminology is further defined by the ACA.
- Employees must be terminated for the 26 weeks that they are not performing any work.
- This position will be working 40 hours/week from April - October each year
Minimum Qualifications
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
Certificate of registration as a certified law student from the State Bar, per California Courts Rule 9.42
Education and Experience:
Have successfully completed one full year of studies (minimum of 270 hours) at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the State Bar of California, or both, or have passed the first-year law students’ examination;
AND
Have been accepted into, and be enrolled in, the second, third or fourth year of law school in good academic standing or have graduated from law school, subject to the time period limitations specified in the rules adopted by the Board of Trustees of the State Bar;
AND
Have either successfully completed or be currently enrolled in and attending academic courses in evidence and civil procedure.
General Recruitment Information
This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.
To view the complete job description, you have two options: either visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakecountyca/classspecs or simply click on this link.
The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.
Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.
ADA Accommodations
Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.
The County of Lake is dedicated to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion, recognizing that our diverse workforce is our most valuable asset, and ensuring our customers remain our top priority.
The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer
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EXTRA HELP - TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENT
An individual may be hired as Extra Help Employee for a temporary work assignment at such compensation as determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations.
- Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range.
- Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked.
- Extra Help Employees are not benefits eligible and do not have status.
- Extra Help Employment is temporary and may end at any time.
EXTRA-HELP APPOINTMENT - Any appointment to a limited term position not to exceed 900 hours of employment per fiscal year, whether upon certification from an eligible list or upon authorization to appoint any person who meets the minimum qualifications of the classification.
CalPERS RETIREE: Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL). Effective January 1, 2012, Assembly Bill (AB) 1028 amended Government Code (G.C.) sections 21224, 21229, and 21221(h) concerning employment after retirement. If an individual is receiving a CalPERS retirement benefit, the eligibility to work an Extra Help - Temporary Work Assignment may be restricted to only temporary assignments for a special project or backlog of work.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous