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Job Description
EXTRA HELP LAW CLERK
Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment vary by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the county geographic area.
Extra Help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee.
Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online.
There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.
Current extra help position is available with the County Counsel’s Office located in Visalia, CA.
Typical Duties
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Assist in the preparation of legal documents, such as agreements, deeds, trial briefs, points and authority on motions, writs and appeals.
Study, interpret and apply ordinances, statutes, regulations, court decisions and other legal authority for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs.
Review, analyze, and draft contracts and other legal documents.
Examine case files to prepare witness subpoena lists.
May interview witnesses.
Check questions of law and evidence.
Confer with attorneys and/or investigators regarding the collection of facts.
Assist in the maintenance of documents and correspondence files.
Assist in the preparation of memoranda for legal opinions.
Correspondence with clients, witnesses, investigators, court staff, and/or external entities.
Attend meetings of local legislative bodies.
Support office-wide initiatives or projects.
May represent the County in Court as a certified law student under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney.
May testify in court as a witness, based on department assignment.
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education : Equivalent to completion of one (1) year from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, or successful completion of the first-year law student's examination, (California mini-bar).
Knowledge of:- Basic legal terminology and documents
- Basic structure of the courts, judicial system, and local government roles, powers and authorities
- Legal research methods
- Criminal/Civil law and procedure, contracts, and administrative law, based on department assignment.
Skill/Ability to:- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Conduct legal research online
- Analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems
- Present abatements of law, fact and argument clearly
- Analyze factual deficiencies in view of legal principles
- Read and comprehend complex legal language.
- Write clear, concise and accurate legal documents.
- Work under pressure of deadlines.
- Communicate verbally to convey legal information or ideas to others.
- Record information and condense at later time.
- Organize and coordinate work.
- Work effectively with co-workers.
- Retain and recall information.
- Follow instructions.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Establish cooperative working relationships with attorneys, support staff, clients, law enforcement officers and members of the public.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of : Legal citations to assist attorneys; interviewing techniques; trial procedures and rules of evidence.
Skill/Ability to : Make effective presentations in courtroom settings or local agency public meetings.
Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Tulare - HR&D
Show moreThe mission of Tulare County Human Resources and Development is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled workforce. We provide a wide array of services to our department and agencies including training, payroll processing, employee/labor relations, employee records, wellness programs, and benefits administration. Our dedicated staff supports 20 County Departments and over 5,100 employees in more than 800 job classifications.
Tulare County employees enjoy generous benefits, including a choice of excellent health plans, vacation, paid time off and retirement packages. Working for Tulare County is like working with family. You are encouraged, supported and given flexibility to balance your work life and your private life. You'll have an opportunity to begin or enhance a meaningful career where what you do matters.
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