District Attorney Post-Bar Law Clerk : February or July 2025 Bar Exam (Law Clerk II)

Overview

The County of Riverside Office of the District Attorney is recruiting post-bar law clerks (Law Clerk II) for Spring and Fall 2025, with the possibility to become entry-level prosecutors after passing the California Bar Exam in 2025. Incumbents perform legal research and provide legal assistance to licensed attorneys, and perform other related duties as required. Positions are available throughout Riverside County, with priority given to vacancies in the Coachella Valley Office and the Colorado River Office. Incumbents are expected to work approximately a 40-hour work week. This position is primarily open to students who are enrolled or in their final year of a JD or an accredited Master of Law (LLM) program, or who have recently graduated from an accredited JD or LLM program, and who are first-time bar exam testers awaiting results for the California State Bar Exam scheduled in February or July 2025.

Depending on the area of assignment, the Law Clerk II is a natural progression underfill for the classification of Deputy District Attorney I. Incumbents are expected to promote to the Deputy District Attorney I after meeting the necessary requirements. Failure to promote may result in return to the former County classification or release prior to the end of the probationary period.

Meet the Team! The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done in our community. The office employs over 700 staff including prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and IT and supporting staff. We strive to maintain a diverse workforce that matches a diverse county.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research in the preparation of legal briefs, opinions, and similar documents.
• Prepare drafts and legal memoranda summarizing studies of court decisions, state statutes, County Ordinances, and legal opinions; review pleadings, deeds, and contracts.
• Review documentary evidence and prepare opinions; prepare correspondence and reports.
• Assist with case preparation including, but not limited to, witness contact, victim contact, and evidence preparation.
• Attend and appear on the record in court.
• Prepare motions; work in the case management system; and assist with other case-related duties as assigned.

Options and Requirements

Students in the final year of a JD, or in an LLM program, or recent graduates of JD / LLM programs.

First-time testers awaiting results for the California State Bar Exam in February or July 2025.

Same as OPTION I.

Exam

Same as OPTION I.

Certificate

Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Certificate for Practical Training of Law Students from the California Board of Bar Examiners.

Same as OPTION I.

Exam

Testers awaiting results for the California State Bar Exam in February or July 2025.

Experience

Previous internship or Law Clerk with the Riverside County Office of the District Attorney, or current active bar license in another jurisdiction.

Other Requirements and Knowledge

Must be eligible to obtain a valid California Driver's License.

Principles of civil and criminal law and their application; legal research methods and techniques; preparation of briefs and opinions; resources in a law library; trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence; county government functions and legal responsibilities.

Perform legal research; analyze legal problems; prepare drafts of legal documents; present facts, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge of discovery obligations as a prosecutor; ability to prepare and organize discovery, evidence, and exhibits; ability to conduct preliminary hearings; ability to present misdemeanor trials and argue motions; ability to devise trial strategy and negotiate with defense attorneys regarding dispositions.

Contact

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Stephanie Rodriguez, at (951) 955-5776 or via email at sterodriguez@rivco.org.

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