Law Clerk - Part-Time

TCSA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time employee benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

The San Joaquin County Public Defender's Office is seeking part-time law clerks to support adult criminal defense, child dependency, and mental commitment cases. You will examine evidence, research laws, and assist with trial preparations under attorney supervision. Bar eligibility is required by expiration of probation.

Applicants must have graduated from a recognized school of law. This role offers limited hours and eligibility for selected benefits for part-time employees.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized law school is required.
• Knowledge of law, trial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Ability to analyze legal principles and prepare briefs.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret evidence and questions of law and evidence.
• Assist in trial brief preparation and investigations organization.
• Apply laws and authorities to cases, opinions and briefs.
• Coordinate with investigators to collect facts and locate witnesses.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Legal research

Written & oral communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

This recruitment is being given to fill multiple part-time positions in the public Defender's Office and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future part-time opportunities. 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.

Education: Graduation from a recognized
school of law.

* Please be advised that Human Resources will only be
accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes
and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online
application. A completed application must be 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.

Approximate Hourly Salary

$22.92-$27.85

Law clerk

Public defender’s office

Human Resources

44 N San Joaquin St

Third Floor, Suite 330

Hourly SALARY

Recruitment

1026-RL0201-PC

about the position

The San Joaquin County Public Defender was established as a County Department in 1968.

The Public Defender's primary practice areas are:

Adult Criminal Defense

Child Dependency (focus on parents)

Mental Commitment Defense

Public Defender clients are screened by court staff for indigency. County funded legal services are provided only on mandated cases to those who lack the present means to hire private attorneys.

Lawyer Referral Service has a contract to handle cases because of conflict of interest (i.e., two individuals are arrested and charged with the same crime) and where understaffing causes Public Defender unavailability.

Why san joaquin
public defender’s
office?

Have Recruitment Questions?

Phone [phone]

This is legal work of limited complexity and
routine nature under the immediate
supervision of an attorney. This class provides
for the employment of law students who have
completed study in a law school of recognized
standing and who are eligible to take the
examination for admission to the State Bar of
California. Appointees must furnish evidence of
bar membership before expiration of the
probationary period. Appointees will not be
permitted to perform duties constituting the
practice of law until bar membership has been
established.

Typical Duties Include:

Examines and interprets evidence .

C hecks questions of law and evidence.

Aids in the preparation of trial briefs and in the organization of investigations.

Studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs.

Confers with investigators regarding the collection of facts.

"The San Joaquin County Public Defender's Office is
dedicated to serving the diverse needs of our
community and its justice system by furnishing
clients whose cases have been entrusted to the
office, with competent, effective, loyal, ethical,
zealous, compassionate and efficient advocacy."

Recruitment Number

1026-RL0201-TM

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

TYPICAL DUTIES

Examines and interprets evidence; checks questions of law and evidence.

Aids in the preparation of trial briefs and in the organization of investigations.

Studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs.

Confers with investigators regarding the collection of facts; makes investigations to collect facts; locates witnesses and parties.

Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from a recognized school of law.

KNOWLEDGE

Some knowledge of the principles of law and their application. Some knowledge of trial procedures and the rules of evidence. Some knowledge of legal research methods and the preparation of briefs and opinions. Some knowledge of county government functions and legal responsibilities.

ABILITY

Analyze, apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems. Ability to present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form. Ability to present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and cooperative relationships with fellow staff members, departmental representatives, and the general public. Ability to perform research and prepare legal opinions.

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 Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) .

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Hours Restrictions: Please be advised that SEIU bargaining unit employees are limited to 1,559 hours on payroll each calendar year.

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 [phone] 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.

Limited Hours Restrictions: Part-time and/or Temporary employees are limited to 1,559 hours on payroll each calendar year.

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.

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

Phone: [phone]

Job Line:

For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at [phone].

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 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/department/hr/eeo .