Extra Help Certified Criminal Law Clerk

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 ASSIGNMENT
 A temporary extra-help work assignment is 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 only entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays.
• Extra Help Employees do not have status. 
• Extra Help Employees are temporary and may be terminated at any time based on department need.

EXTRA-HELP APPOINTMENT

Extra help positions are limited to no more than 25 hours per week (unless a position is considered seasonal) and no more than 900 hours per fiscal year.

SEASONAL EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEE
 Extra help seasonal employees must perform work tied to an actual season and will not perform any work for at least 26 consecutive weeks between seasons.  The seasonal employee definition is subject to change as defined by the IRS and Affordable Care Act.

• Seasonal employees may work 40 hours a week for up to 26 consecutive weeks and;
• Seasonal employees must be terminated for the 26 weeks they are not performing any work. 

CalPERS RETIRED ANUITANT ASSIGNMENT

A Retired Annuitant is a CalPERS retiree employed by the County on an at-will basis, with specific restrictions to protect their retirement allowance (pension payments). Examples of assignment for a Retired Annuitant are work to eliminate a backlog, work on a special project, and work that is in excess of what regular staff can do. Retired Annuitant are subject to work under Limited-Duration. The employment is expected to end once the specific task or project they were hired to complete is finished. All work restriction is governed by Government Code (G.C.) sections 21224, 21229, and 21221(h).

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 9.42
Education 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.

This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.
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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.
Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.
ADA Accommodations
Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.