NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Extra-Help Post Bar Law Clerk
Merced County District Attorney 550 W. Main Street Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.90/hr - $35/hrNEOGOV is seeking an Extra-Help Post Bar Law Clerk to assist the District Attorney's Office in Merced County. The role involves interviewing and advising victims and witnesses, preparing legal pleadings, and interpreting laws for various cases.
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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, defending, or litigating cases
Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, demurrers, discovery and judgments
Assists with a variety of cases, which may include 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, performing research, observing and seeking counsel from senior department attorneys, and attending trainings
Accurately interpret and apply criminal, constitutional and administrative law
Present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically
Communicate effectively with others in person, in the court, and over the telephone
Maintain legal case files
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment
Accurately prepare opinions, pleadings, briefs, responses, etc
Respond appropriately to situations
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations and meet deadlines under stressful conditions
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception
Frequently use of hand-eye coordination; use of data entry device; repetitive hand and arm motion; normal dexterity, frequently holding and grasping
Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Regular attendance is an essential function
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited law school and completion of the California State Bar Exam, with results pending
Accurately interpret and apply criminal, constitutional and administrative law
Present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically
Communicate effectively with others in person, in the court, and over the telephone
Maintain legal case files
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment
Accurately prepare opinions, pleadings, briefs, responses, etc
Respond appropriately to situations
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations and meet deadlines under stressful conditions
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception
Frequently use of hand-eye coordination; use of data entry device; repetitive hand and arm motion; normal dexterity, frequently holding and grasping
Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Regular attendance is an essential function
Knowledge of principles of criminal, constitutional and administrative law
Knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence
Knowledge of Penal Code of the State of California and other penal code sections of other codes
Knowledge of legal procedures and documents
Knowledge of trial procedures and rules of evidence
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and materials of legal research
Knowledge of rules of evidence
Knowledge of research methods
Ability to interpret and apply laws and legal authorities
Ability to present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically, and forcefully, both in written and oral form
Ability to interview witnesses and clients, including inmates of penal institutions, and reports on findings of facts
Ability to accurately perform research
Ability to work effectively with others
Benefits
Extra-help employees are not entitled to County-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program benefits and are not eligible to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan.
Extra-help employees are not entitled to pay or receive reimbursement from the County for Jury Duty.
Extra-help employees are not entitled to paid bereavement, vacation, or holidays.
Extra-help employees are entitled to accrue up to five (5) paid sick days (40 hours) in a 12-month period.
Extra-help employment earnings are not covered under Social Security. Merced County provides an alternate plan - Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - for extra-help employees who are otherwise not eligible for participation in the County's retirement system.
The County does provide benefits to those eligible under the State Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance statutes.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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