Ventura County, CA23 days ago
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Receive and address client inquiries, both in and out of custody; assess clients' needs and take appropriate course of action and follow through; Assist the Writs and Appeals Unit with legal research and writing; Assist attorneys with various case related requests including law and motion practice; Maintain office databases to track and memorialize projects, clients, case status, and work product; Assist with the preparation and filing of legal pleadings, briefs, and other documents; Assist in daily spontaneous issues requiring immediate attention, interface with various in and out of county agencies when necessary; Perform related duties as assigned. Law clerks conduct client interviews, assist attorneys with research and writing, create and maintain databases to track cases and work completed, assist attorneys with drafting of motions, applications, and petitions, and interact with representatives of outside agencies.