Senior Law Clerk

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation, serving a jurisdiction that spans 4,083 miles. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving the community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused through an unrelenting pursuit of justice, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and integrity in its processes. This role is part of a dynamic team within the County of Los Angeles, the nation's most populous county and the largest employer in Southern California, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers with one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved or accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants must be willing and able to work in ANY AREA of Los Angeles County and on ANY SHIFT (e.g., evenings, nights, weekends, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Researches, studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents.
• Organizes extensive legal discovery, reports, documents and potential exhibits.
• Conducts pretrial review of case files for witness subpoenas and other necessary evidence for trial.
• Conducts preliminary interviews of potential complainants in criminal cases and reports on findings of facts to determine if sufficient evidence is present to undertake prosecution.
• Reads, understands, and analyzes legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, court orders, transcripts statutory codes and appellate decisions.
• Prepares a variety of legal documents including drafts and memoranda summarizing the results of examinations of court decisions, administrative board decisions, State statutes, ordinances and opinions.
• Provides information to judges, attorneys, and the public concerning the work of the department.
• Communicates with witnesses, experts, and other interested parties.
• Schedules witnesses and prepares witnesses and clients in courtroom procedures and appropriate protocol.
• Interviews parties to obtain factual, biographical, and financial information.
• Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

• One of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country.
• A rich selection of health care options.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior