What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help Certified Criminal Law Clerk position at County of Lake?
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Under close supervision, to learn and perform a wide variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney’s Office including, prosecuting crime, protecting victims and preventing future harm; work closely with assigned Deputy District Attorney’s in all phases of prosecution – appearing in court, drafting motions, conducting legal research and assisting with major case preparation; opportunities to learn about and work in various areas of prosecution, such as Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking, Gangs, Domestic Violence, and Economic Crimes; perform related duties ,as assigned.EXTRA HELP – TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENTAn individual may be hired as Extra Help Employee for a temporary work assignment at such compensation as determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations. Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range.Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked.Extra Help Employees are entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays.Extra Help Employees do not have status. Extra Help Employment is temporary and may end at any time.EXTRA-HELP APPOINTMENT - Extra help positions are limited to no more than 25 hours per week (unless position is considered seasonal) and no more than 900 hours per fiscal year, whether upon certification from an eligible list or upon authorization to appoint any person who meets the minimum qualifications of the classification.**SEASONAL EMPLOYEE: An extra help employee who works a seasonal job (tied to an actual season, not just part-year) for a portion of the year and who will not perform any work for the County for at least 26 consecutive weeks between seasons definition is subject to future change as terminology is further defined by the ACA.Employees must be terminated for the 26 weeks that they are not performing any work. This position will be working 40 hours/week from April - October each yearCalPERS RETIREE: Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL). Effective January 1, 2012, Assembly Bill (AB) 1028 amended Government Code (G.C.) sections 21224, 21229, and 21221(h) concerning employment after retirement. If an individual is receiving a CalPERS retirement benefit, the eligibility to work an Extra Help – Temporary Work Assignment may be restricted to only temporary assignments for a special project or backlog of work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.Certificate of registration as a certified law student from the State Bar, per California Courts Rule 9.42Education and Experience: 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 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 Have either successfully completed or be currently enrolled in and attending academic courses in evidence and civil procedure.
Under close supervision, to learn and perform a wide variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney’s Office including, prosecuting crime, protecting victims and preventing future harm; work closely with assigned Deputy District Attorney’s in all phases of prosecution – appearing in court, drafting motions, conducting legal research and assisting with major case preparation; opportunities to learn about and work in various areas of prosecution, such as Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking, Gangs, Domestic Violence, and Economic Crimes; perform related duties ,as assigned.EXTRA HELP – TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENTAn individual may be hired as Extra Help Employee for a temporary work assignment at such compensation as determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations. Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range.Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked.Extra Help Employees are entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays.Extra Help Employees do not have status. Extra Help Employment is temporary and may end at any time.EXTRA-HELP APPOINTMENT - Extra help positions are limited to no more than 25 hours per week (unless position is considered seasonal) and no more than 900 hours per fiscal year, whether upon certification from an eligible list or upon authorization to appoint any person who meets the minimum qualifications of the classification.**SEASONAL EMPLOYEE: An extra help employee who works a seasonal job (tied to an actual season, not just part-year) for a portion of the year and who will not perform any work for the County for at least 26 consecutive weeks between seasons definition is subject to future change as terminology is further defined by the ACA.Employees must be terminated for the 26 weeks that they are not performing any work. This position will be working 40 hours/week from April - October each yearCalPERS RETIREE: Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL). Effective January 1, 2012, Assembly Bill (AB) 1028 amended Government Code (G.C.) sections 21224, 21229, and 21221(h) concerning employment after retirement. If an individual is receiving a CalPERS retirement benefit, the eligibility to work an Extra Help – Temporary Work Assignment may be restricted to only temporary assignments for a special project or backlog of work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.Certificate of registration as a certified law student from the State Bar, per California Courts Rule 9.42Education and Experience: 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 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 Have either successfully completed or be currently enrolled in and attending academic courses in evidence and civil procedure.
