Post-Bar Law Clerk

San Joaquin County, CA • Stockton, CA

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About The Position

This recruitment is being conducted for upcoming temporary opportunities with the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office for those that are scheduled to graduate from law school in 2024 and plan to take either the February 2024 or the July 2024 California Bar Examinations. Appointments will not be made until there is confirmation of graduation from a recognized school of law. The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office is looking for hard working people 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 to uphold a healthy, fair and just society, committed to leading San Joaquin County by education, prevention, investigation, prosecution and rehabilitation, as provided by law, with justice for all.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized school of law.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees