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Merced County · 2 months ago

Extra-Help Law Student

Merced, CA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

Merced County is seeking Extra-Help Law Students to assist with legal research and document preparation. The role involves drafting legal documents, interviewing clients, and providing assistance under the supervision of an attorney.

GovernmentPublic SafetySocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Researches, studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other resources for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, briefs, etc

Drafts a variety of legal documents

Interviews victims, witnesses and clients, including inmates of penal institutions

Prepares correspondence and reports

Eligible law students may appear in court in any public trial or proceeding under the direct and immediate supervision and in the physical presence of a supervising or designated attorney

Confer with attorneys, judges, investigators and other individuals regarding legal matter

Counsel and give advice to clients

Qualification

Legal researchCriminal law knowledgeDrafting legal documentsJudicial proceduresInterviewing skillsEffective communicationConfidentialityTime management

Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited law school; or currently enrolled in the third or fourth years of college in an undergraduate program with a curriculum focused on the study of law

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

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 lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects

Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; use of data entry device; repetitive hand and arm motion; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping

Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Regular attendance is an essential function

Interpret and apply laws and legal authorities

Present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically

Interview witnesses and clients, including inmates of penal institutions, and reports on findings of facts

Accurately perform research

Preferred

Certified Law Student through the State Bar of California or qualify to be certified through the State Bar's Practical Training of Law Students Program