Remote Jobs in Redding, CA

ABOUT THE POSITION

Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.

Under direction of a licensed attorney, perform legal research, prepare motions, appear in court on matters on calendar, perform clerical and investigative duties as assigned in one of the County’s legal departments; and perform related legal work as assigned

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is an unclassified, at-will, Extra Help classification. Extra help positions are limited in that they may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included. The number of hours worked per week may vary and depend on the needs of the department.

The Law Clerk - Confidential position is distinguished from the Paralegal, Legal Secretary and other legal classifications in that it is designed to be filled by individuals who are eligible for certification as a registered law student as defined by the board of Trustees of the State Bar and/or are awaiting bar exam results. The position will provide direct exposure to courtroom proceedings, client advocacy, trial preparation, and will prepare legal documents and research under the mentorship of experienced attorneys.

This is a Confidential classification. Confidential in this context according to the Personnel Rules means "a non-management employee who, in the course of his or her duties, is regularly privy to management planning or decision making regarding the County's administration of employer-employee relations as determined by the Board of Supervisors."

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs legal research and assists with the preparation of trial briefs and legal memoranda by collecting data on legal precedents and statutory authority applicable to current cases; prepares motions and pleadings; reviews case files, organizes reports, prepares witness lists, and prepares summary sheets for reports and evidence; summarizes records, depositions, background information, and other legal documents regarding contacts with witnesses, victims, experts, clients and third parties for use by attorneys and for file documentation; conducts client and witness interviews; drafts ordinances, resolutions, and other legal measures and submits to a supervising attorney for review and discussion as appropriate; creates and maintains documents related to cases and other legal matters, trial notebooks, indices, and files; assists attorneys with trial preparation including, but not limited to, drafting jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists, expert witness disclosure demands and responses, prepares subpoenas, conducts privilege reviews, and assists at depositions, hearings, and trials, and document reviews; reviews complaints and law enforcement agency reports or records; confers regularly with investigators regarding the collection of facts; monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions and recommends appropriate course of action; prepares preliminary analysis of legislative bills and researches legislative history; responds to California Public Record Act requests; conducts hearings and trials in court, under supervision of a licensed attorney, as a certified law clerk as allowed by the California State Bar; performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Principles of criminal, juvenile, and civil law; principles, practices, methods and materials of legal research and analysis; principles of legal writing; preparing briefs and opinions; familiarity with legal research including but not limited to legal databases; legal terms, procedures, forms, and documents used in court cases; methods and practices of pleadings; practices and effective techniques in presentation of court cases; judicial processes and procedures, regulations, and rules of evidence; methods and techniques for pretrial and trial preparation; principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly; techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff; English language, including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Ability to: Read, analyze, and interpret complex or detailed information or documents; analyze, interpret, and apply relevant legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems; present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form and relate them to both trained legal professionals and the public; comprehend, digest, and summarize complex legal documents; evaluate complaints and obtain information through personal interviews; handle difficult situations and respond quickly to changing situations; establish and maintain harmonious and cooperative relationships with other staff members, other county staff, and the public; ability to operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; write clear concise and accurate legal documents; retain and recall information; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Eligibility for certification as a registered law student as defined in California Rules of Court, Rule 9.42, which requires the applicant must:

(1) Have successfully completed one full year of studies (minimum of 270 hours) at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the State Bar of California, or both, or have passed the first-year law students' examination; AND

(2) Have been accepted into, and be enrolled in, the second, third, or fourth year of law school in good academic standing or have graduated from law school, subject to the time period limitations specified in the rules adopted by the Board of Trustees of the State Bar; AND

(3) Have either successfully completed or be currently enrolled in and attending academic courses in evidence and civil procedure.

In accordance with California Rules of Court, Rule 3.2, applicants are ineligible for certification as a registered law student if they are licensed to practice law in any U.S. or foreign jurisdiction, have failed to take the first California Bar Examination they were eligible for, or if they have taken and received the results for their first eligible administration of the California Bar Exam.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of certificate of registration as a certified law student by the State Bar is required to be obtained upon hire and maintained throughout the course of employment in this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

• Have you successfully completed one (1) full year of studies (minimum of 270 hours) at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the State Bar of California, or both? If “Yes,” please indicate the number of hours completed and the law school attended. If “No,” type N/A.
• Have you passed the first-year law students' examination? Yes / No
• Have you been accepted into, and are enrolled in, the second, third, or fourth year of law school in good academic standing or have graduated from law school, subject to the time period limitations specified in the rules adopted by the Board of Trustees of the State Bar? If “Yes,” please indicate the law school and year currently enrolled in or law school and year you graduated from. If “No,” type N/A.
• Have you either successfully completed or are currently enrolled in and attending academic courses in evidence and civil procedure? Yes / No
• I acknowledge that in accordance with California Rules of Court, Rule 3.2, applicants are ineligible for certification as a registered law student if they are licensed to practice law in any U.S. or foreign jurisdiction, have failed to take the first California Bar Examination they were eligible for, or if they have taken and received the results for their first eligible administration of the California Bar Exam. Yes / No
• I acknowledge that possession of certificate of registration as a certified law student by the State Bar is required to be obtained upon hire and maintained throughout the course of employment in this position. Yes / No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.
• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until position is filled. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

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