Law Student - Government in Los Angeles, CA

Government

Los Angeles, CA

Law Student - Government in Los Angeles, CA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position is a 16-week internship program within the Public Defender's Office, offering a unique opportunity for advancement into permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. Responsibilities during this internship include:
- Conducting preliminary hearings and participating in case work in specialized areas such as Post-Conviction, Law Enforcement Accountability, and Immigration.
- Assisting in preparing a wide variety of criminal cases, participating in hearings, and jury trials under the mentorship and supervision of senior-level DPDs.
- Conducting legal research, reviewing legal documents, and organizing extensive reports and exhibits for trials.
- Researching, studying, interpreting, and applying laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in case preparation.
- Organizing extensive legal discovery, reports, documents, and potential case exhibits.
- Conducting pretrial reviews of case files for witness subpoenas and other evidence gathered for trials.
- Conducting preliminary interviews of potential complainants in criminal cases and determining if sufficient cause exists to support prosecution.
- Reading, understanding, and analyzing legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, court orders, transcripts, statutory codes, and appellate decisions.
- Preparing a variety of legal documents, including memoranda summarizing court decisions, administrative board decisions, State statutes, ordinances, and opinions.
- Communicating with witnesses, experts, clients, and other interested parties to perform duties and providing information to judges, attorneys, and the public concerning the work of the department.
- Interviewing clients to obtain factual, biographical, and financial information.
- Scheduling witnesses for court appearances and preparing them for courtroom procedures and protocol.

Education and Experience Information:
To participate in this examination, candidates need to meet one of the following options:
Option 1:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an approved or accredited law school.
- Registered to take the first available bar following law school graduation date.
- Eligible for certification through the California State Bar (Bar) Practical Training of Law Students (PTLS) program at the time of the appointment.

Option 2:
- Currently enrolled in law school.
- Successfully completed the Second Year or equivalent of law school.
- Eligible for certification through the California State Bar (Bar) Practical Training of Law Students (PTLS) program at the time of the appointment.

Candidates must provide a copy of their diploma, official or unofficial transcripts that clearly show current enrollment, indicating grade level, and successful completion of the second year or equivalent in an approved or accredited law school or the degree and date conferred.

Salary Information:
The position offers a salary of hourly.

Additional Information:
- The work requires light physical effort, including occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting, with considerable ambulation involved.
- Candidates must have 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.
- The recruitment process includes an evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) based on information provided on the application form, Supplemental Questionnaire, and other required supporting documents.
- Candidates achieving a passing score of 70% or higher on the T&E evaluation will be placed on the eligible register for this exam for a period of six months following the date of promulgation.
- This opportunity is conducted 100% in-person.
- The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer, committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
- The COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement mandates that all County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.