Post-Bar Law Clerk

sjgov • Stockton, CA

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About The Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill upcoming temporary opportunities in the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office. Eligible applicants are those scheduled to graduate from law school in Spring 2026 (or after), who plan on taking an upcoming California Bar Examination after their graduation. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized school of law.
• Eligible applicants are those scheduled to graduate from law school in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 (or later), and who plan to take an upcoming California Bar Examination
• 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.
• 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 establish and harmonious and cooperative relationships with fellow staff members, departmental representatives, and the general public.
• Ability to perform research and prepare legal opinions.

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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level