County of Santa Barbara · 17 hours ago
Post Bar Fellowship (District Attorney's Office)
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30/hr - $30/hrThe County of Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office is seeking Post Bar Fellows to contribute to meaningful work that supports justice in our community. This role involves performing a variety of work on criminal cases, including drafting motions, assisting with court hearings, and trial preparations under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney.
ConsultingGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Interviews and advises victims and witnesses regarding prospective criminal or civil actions; studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and legal authorities for use in prosecuting cases
Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, demurrers, discovery, and judgments
Assists with the prosecution of a variety of cases, including misdemeanor cases, and presentation of preliminary hearings
Performs related work such as preparing complaints, legal briefs, reports, and correspondence
Actively seeks continuing legal education and training, which may include reading, research, observing and seeking counsel from Deputy District Attorneys, and attending trainings
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have taken the California State Bar exam in either February or July, and must currently be awaiting their results
Applicants must be eligible for certification by the California State Bar
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required
Knowledge of the principles of criminal and civil law and their applications
Knowledge of legal research methods
Knowledge of rules of evidence
Knowledge of organization, powers, and limitations of county governmental functions, civil and criminal codes, and the California Constitution
Knowledge of trial procedures and the rules of evidence
Knowledge of administrative law
Ability to perform legal research
Ability to analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents in legal problems
Ability to present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically, and forcefully, both in written and oral form
Ability to work effectively with others
Benefits
BENEFITS will be offered once EXH employees reach Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility.
Company
County of Santa Barbara
County of Santa Barbara is a government administration platform that offers public and government services.
Founded in 1850
1001-5000 employees
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