County of Los Angeles-Law Clerk(Temporary)
9/11/2018 3:31:52 PM 749
$39,622.32 Annually
Los Angeles County, CA
Temporary
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
A9240C
9/21/2018 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
- Position/Program Information
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
EXAMINATION NUMBER
A9240C
FILING INFORMATION
The filing period will begin on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) and will remain open until Friday, September 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
POSITION INFORMATION
Positions allocable to this class will be used to fill temporary Summer and Post-Bar Law Clerk positions in the Office of the District Attorney. This position assists in the preparation of a wide variety of criminal cases and conducts hearings and jury trials under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney. These positions conduct legal research, review legal documents, and organize extensive reports and exhibits to be used in the prosecution of criminal cases.
The essential job functions of the Summer and Post-Bar Law Clerks are fundamentally equivalent. Rising second year law students (2L) or third year law students (3L) attending night school will serve as Summer Law Clerks (LC), and rising 3L or fourth year law students (4L) attending night school will serve as Post-Bar LCs in the Fall. Summer LCs are distinguished from Post-Bar LCs by the work expectations related to job performance, knowledge, education, and level of supervision.
Summer LCs are expected to have limited knowledge, expertise, and skill; require close supervision and thorough review of their work; and receive an abbreviated training in basic office functions. Post-Bar LCs are expected to perform with a higher-level of knowledge and skill; and require minimal supervision, continued training, and general review of their work. The Post-Bar LC positions provide persons who graduated from law school and are candidates for admission to the State Bar of California, work experience in a legal environment where they gain skills in the practical application of law under the guidance of an Attorney. This practical experience prepares potential candidates for positions of Attorney within the County of Los Angeles. - Essential Job Functions
- Prepares and conducts preliminary hearings and less complex jury trials, including preparing and arguing related legal motions.
- Conducts legal research to prepare written reports and assist in drafting various legal documents (e.g., opinions, pleadings, briefs, and points and authorities).
- Prepares and organizes extensive legal discovery, evidence, and exhibits to be presented at trials, preliminary hearings, or law and motion hearings.
- Reads, understands, and analyzes legal documents (e.g., courtroom transcripts, pleadings, police reports, expert witness reports, statutory and non-statutory legal motions, affidavits, arrest and search warrants, court orders, statutes, appellate case law, and jury instructions) related to criminal prosecution.
- Communicates with witnesses, defendants, law enforcement, investigators, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding cases. Instructs witnesses on courtroom procedures and appropriate protocol.
- Prepares computer-based presentations for use by the prosecution in court proceedings.
- Transcribes digital recordings such as CDs, tapes, etc.
- Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Current enrollment and successful completion of one full year in an approved* or accredited** law school -OR- Current enrollment in a law school and successful completion of the State Bar of California First Year Law Student's Examination -AND- be eligible*** for certification through the California State Bar Practical Training of Law Students (PTLS) program.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
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.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
*An approved law school is defined as a law school approved by the American Bar Association.
**Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services and Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.- Applicants must attach transcripts (original or photocopy) showing proof of current enrollment, and indicating grade level AND completion of or enrollment in Evidence and Civil Procedure courses to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the filing date.
- Applicants enrolled in a non-approved law school must attach proof of successful completion of the State Bar of California -- First Year Law Student's Examination to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the filing date.
- Be a current law student enrolled in their second, third, or fourth year of law school, and
- Either successfully completed or be currently enrolled in Evidence and Civil Procedure courses, and
- Register as a law student with the State Bar, which requires a fee of $108.
- Additional Information
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
This examination will consist of an evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) weighted 100%.
The T&E will comprise of an evaluation of the candidates' education and training based on information provided on the Los Angeles County Online Employment Application form, transcript indicating current grade level and completion of, or enrollment in, an Evidence and a Civil Procedure course, Supplemental Questionnaire, and other required supporting documents submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the filing date.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.
As part of this application process, applicants are required to complete a typed, one-page personal essay of no more than 250 words. The essay should explain why you are interested in becoming a prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Additionally, applicants must submit the following documents as a part of the T&E evaluation:- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Transcripts indicating current grade level and completion of, or enrollment in, an Evidence and a Civil Procedure course; and
- Two (2) letters of recommendation.
- Copy of a valid government issued photo identification (e.g., Driver License or passport).
Candidates who are offered a position as a Law Clerk in the Office of the District Attorney, must maintain eligibility to negotiate and appear on behalf of a client in the limited circumstances permitted by Rule of Court 9.42, as a Certified Law Clerk by the California State Bar.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in Band order, based on their score, for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every six (6) months.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
QUALIFYING BACKGROUND CHECK
Before a final appointment is made to this position, you will be required to complete and pass a thorough background investigation including a Livescan.
Examples of disqualifying factors are:- Any criminal charges or convictions
- Job related misdemeanor convictions
- Certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations such as three (3) moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at-fault accidents; applicant placed on a three (3) year probation
- Poor credit history
- Poor employment history
- Substance abuse
- Driving under the influence
LOCATION AND SHIFT
Appointees may be required to work in any area of Los Angeles County and in any shift including evenings, nights, and weekends.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting certification list for this examination will be used for temporary employment only within the Office of the District Attorney.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only. Applications will not be accepted by mail, fax, or in-person. Additional documents, if any, must be received within 15 calendar days from the filing date.
Information presented on employment applications, resumes, and during the examination process is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Note: If you are unable to attach documents (if any), you may submit them via email to exams@da.lacounty.gov or fax to (213) 633-0904, within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Please include the exam title and exam number.
To apply online for this examination, click on the "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Available Shift: Any
Available Area: Any
Department Contact Name: Ashleigh Gordon
Department Contact Phone: (213) 257-2700
Department Contact Email: exams@da.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 257-2700
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
- Agency
- County of Los Angeles
- Website
- http://hr.lacounty.gov
- Address
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Los Angeles, California, 90010