District Attorney Certified Post-Bar Law Clerk (COR)

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assist with case preparation including, but not limited to: witness contact; victim contact; evidence preparation; attending and appearing on the record in court; preparing motions; working in the case management system; and other case-related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending a school in a Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent Master of Law (LLM) program, or have recently graduated from a JD (or LLM equivalent) program within the past twelve (12) months.

Areas of Study: Juris Doctorate (or LLM equivalent)

Required Experience, Knowledge, Abilities: Basic knowledge of the California rules of evidence, ethics, and criminal procedure. Ability to read, understand, and analyze legal documents (e.g., courtroom transcripts, pleadings, police reports, expert witness reports, statutory and non-statutory legal motions, affidavits, arrest and search warrants, court orders, statutes, appellate case law, and jury instructions) related to criminal prosecution.
Knowledge and the ability to conduct legal research to prepare written reports and draft various legal documents (e.g., opinions, pleadings, briefs, and points and authorities). Ability and skill to effectively communicate with witnesses, defendants, law enforcement personnel, investigators, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding cases and must be able to speak articulately as a courtroom advocate on behalf of the District Attorney. Must be able to work and collaborate as part of a prosecution team.

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Abilities: Knowledge of discovery obligations as a prosecutor and the process of obtaining and disclosing discovery in a timely manner. Ability to prepare and organize extensive legal discovery, evidence, and exhibits to be presented in court. Ability and skill to prepare and conduct preliminary hearings. Ability and skill to present misdemeanor trials to a jury or judge and argue contested motions. Able to devise trial strategy, and recognize factual, ethical, and legal issues in a case. Ability to negotiate with defense attorneys regarding the disposition and modification of charges in a case.