Law Clerk - Part-Time

sjgov•Stockton, CA

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About The Position

San Joaquin County is recruiting for multiple part-time Law Clerk positions in the Public Defender’s Office and to establish an eligible referral pool for future part-time opportunities. The Law Clerk examines and interprets evidence and legal questions, supports trial preparation and investigations, researches and applies legal authorities, and gathers facts and locates witnesses and parties. Part-time employees who meet eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases. SEIU bargaining-unit part-time employees are limited to 1,559 hours on payroll per calendar year. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications may be referred to the hiring department or required to take a written examination.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized school of law.
Some knowledge of the principles of law and their application.
Some knowledge of trial procedures and rules of evidence.
Some knowledge of legal research methods and preparation of briefs and opinions.
Some knowledge of county government functions and legal responsibilities.
Ability to analyze and 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 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.

Responsibilities

Examine and interpret evidence and check questions of law and evidence.
Aid in preparing trial briefs and organizing investigations.
Study, interpret, and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in preparing cases, opinions, and briefs.
Confer with investigators about collecting facts and conduct investigations to collect facts.
Locate witnesses and parties.
Perform related work as required.