Law Student - Government in Los Angeles, CA

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Los Angeles, CA

Law Student - Government in Los Angeles, CA

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EXAMINATION CONTENT:
None

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Law Clerks are subject to a background investigation including fingerprinting and a criminal history check.

SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS:
Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact Human Resources at least 5 working days prior to the test date.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles Superior Court.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
All applicants are required to submit a standard Los Angeles Superior Court employment application online. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

All applicants must provide a valid and current e-mail address at the time of filing. Information regarding application status will be sent via e-mail.

Test invitations will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application. All notices will be sent via electronic mail (e-mail). We recommend that you add and to your e-mail address book and list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants should not expect correspondence in the mail from this office. Due to the large number of applications received, only those candidates determined to be best qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 . on the day of the application deadline. Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .

NOTE:
Employees in this position are required to comply with the Los Angeles County Code of Ordinance Section . which provides: "All public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law."

The Court reserves the right to modify the selection process in the interest of expediting the recruitment process.

The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please or by email at .

The Court is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
W1304A-R
FIRST DAY OF FILING
October 1, 2014 at 8:00 . (PST)
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

REBULLETIN INFORMATION
This announcement is a rebulletin to reopen the filing period. Persons who have already applied within the last 12 months need not reapply, but may submit additional information by the last day of filing. The information must include your name, the correct examination title and number.

DEFINITION

Performs legal research, prepares motions and matters on calendar to expedite court calendars, and performs related duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocable to this class typically report to a judicial officer and work under general judicial direction. The Law Clerk performs legal research, summarizes motions and provides recommendations on case rulings. Incumbents may be assigned to various court locations or units. Appointments to the classification of Law Clerk are for a limited term of no more than 30 months of employment, with performance appraisals given at the 6 month and 18-month employment anniversary.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts legal research in matters on civil, criminal, family law and probate matters that includes reviewing case files, drafting legal memoranda and preparing summaries on findings.

Summarizes, evaluates and recommends rulings on pre-trial civil. Researches applicable law and analyzes the cases cited by the parties and provides the judicial officer with a recommendation for each motion.

Researches, analyzes and recommends policies and procedures related to specific court proceedings and recurring issues at the request of judicial officers and Supervising Research Attorneys or the Managing Research Attorney.

Coordinates with judicial officers, Supervising Research Attorneys and/or court staff to organize and schedule replacement coverage when necessary. Organizes work for relief personnel.

Delivers and picks up files to be reviewed from courtrooms. Delivers completed files to Judge for review.

Responds to questions from judicial officers and court staff on general legal issues regarding matters pending before the courts.

May also draft correspondence on behalf of a judicial officer to counsel and litigants regarding matters pending before the courts.

Occasionally assists with ex parte applications, motion in limine and post-trial motions.

Trains and oversees law students and volunteers assigned to departments through the judicial extern program.

Performs additional court-related duties as directed by the judicial officer.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited school of law and eligibility to take the California State Bar Examination -OR- a licensed California attorney in good standing with the California State Bar.

LICENSE

Admission to practice law in all courts of the State of California.

PHYSICAL CLASS

2 - Light. Involves 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

*In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Juris Doctorate, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter

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