legal assistance in support of licensed attorneys, and perform other related duties as required. Positions are available throughout the Riverside County, with special consideration being given to filling priority vacancies in the Coachella Valley Office and the Colorado River Office.
Incumbents in this position are expected to work approximately a 40-hour work week. This position is open to current students who have completed their second year of law school in an accredited Juris Doctorate (JD) program, current students in an accredited Master of Law (LLM) program; or individuals who have recently graduated from an accredited JD or LLM program within the past twelve months and are expecting
to take the California State Bar Exam for the first time in either February or July of 2024, or are awaiting results. Applicants must be able to be certified by the California State Bar, allowing them to make appearances in court under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney.
Depending on the area of assignment, the Law Clerk II is a natural progression underfill for the classifications of Deputy District Attorney I or Deputy Public Defender I. Incumbents are expected to promote to the Deputy District Attorney I or Deputy Public Defender I after obtaining the necessary requirements. Failure to promote will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification
or new hires being released prior to the end of their probationary period.
Meet the Team! The District Attorney of Riverside County , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.
We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Perform legal research in the preparation of legal briefs, opinions, and similar documents. • Prepare drafts and legal memoranda summarizing studies of court decisions, state statutes, County Ordinances, and legal opinions, review pleadings, deeds, and contracts. • Review documentary evidence and prepare opinions; prepare correspondence and reports. • Assist with case preparation including, but not limited to witness contact, victim contact, evidence preparation.
• Attend and appear on the record in court. • Prepare motions; work in the case management system; and assist with other case-related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS All applicants must upload a current resume at the time of submitting the application to be considered. Education: Applicants must be current students who have completed their second year of law school in an accredited Juris Doctorate (JD) program; or current students in an accredited Master of Law (LLM) program; or individuals who have recently graduated from an accredited JD or LLM program within the past twelve months and are expecting to take the California State Bar Exam for the first time in either February or July of 2024, or are awaiting results.
Certificate: Must be eligible to obtain a Certificate for Practical Training of Law Students (PTLS) from the California Board of Bar Examiners. License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Knowledge of: Principles of civil and criminal law and their application; legal research methods and techniques; preparation of briefs and opinions; resources available in a law library; trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence; county government functions and legal responsibilities.
Ability to: Perform legal research; analyze legal problems; prepare drafts of legal documents; present states of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; work cooperatively with others. 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; ability to devise trial strategy, 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s).
A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here. Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.
For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http: //dao. rc-/. What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants who meet the requirements noted above. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Applications will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. No late applications will be permitted, and changes or alterations cannot be accepted.
Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. General Information For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Stephanie Rodriguez, at (951) 955-xyz X or via email at you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the Government Jobs Applicant Support desk Monday through Friday, 6:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Pacific Time at xyz X@ or toll-free -xyz X.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www. rc-. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here. MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal PERS). Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw Cal PERS contributions.
The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another Cal PERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to Cal PERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.
As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually. A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters Cal PERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters Cal PERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining Cal PERS.
A member who first established Cal PERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different Cal PERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. Cal PERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as " classic members" Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-xyz X, Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another Cal PERS agency or within agencies, please contact Cal PERS at (888) 225-xyz X to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. Cal PERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0
required. Competitive candidates will have expert legal knowledge, analytical, and courtroom litigation skills with talents for research and writing to prepare prosecutions for various types of criminal and civil cases. Significant experience in related special litigation, including but not limited to criminal jury trials, grand jury work, statewide civil litigation, State Bar or judicial council investigation/litigation are highly desired.
Incumbents will be required to travel throughout Riverside County on a regular basis. This is the journey level class in the Deputy District Attorney series. Positions in the class are distinguished from Deputy District Attorney II by assignments which
require demonstrated ability to effectively perform the complete range of legal work in the field of prosecution. The class differs from Deputy District Attorney IV in that positions of the latter class prosecute the more difficult and complex cases involving multiple defendants, multiple charges, and serious consequences of error, and/or function as lead supervisors over journey level attorneys.
Meet the Team! The District Attorney of Riverside County , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf
of our community. The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.
We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Investigates, researches, and prepares all types of cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases before all courts within the State. • Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; acts as a senior deputy for cases in branch Municipal Courts; negotiates with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.
• Performs legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; studies, interprets, and applies statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions. • Assist in the training and supervision of other deputies. • Act for higher level deputies in their absence; dictates correspondence and prepares reports. • Coordinate the work of support personnel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPTION I Experience: One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.
OPTION II Experience: Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law. OPTION III Experience: Three years of experience in the practice of law. Knowledge of: Legal principles and their application; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office; the methods, procedures, and practices of prosecution; grand jury functions and procedures; the roles and operations of related agencies in the criminal justice system.
Ability to: Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present facts, arguments, and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others. Other Requirements License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Must be able to pass an extensive background check. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.
For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here. Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.
For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http: //dao. rc-/. What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Office of the District Attorney's may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Contact For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Brittney Mathis at (951) 955-xyz X or via email at L APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.
rc-. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here. MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal PERS).
Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw Cal PERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another Cal PERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside.
The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to Cal PERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually. A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters Cal PERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
A new hire who enters Cal PERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining Cal PERS. A member who first established Cal PERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different Cal PERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. Cal PERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as " classic members" Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-xyz X, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another Cal PERS agency or within agencies, please contact Cal PERS at (888) 225-xyz X to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. Cal PERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 108 or more months = 12.00 Hours Maximum Annual leave accumulation is 2,080 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 40 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 40 hours. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. 401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances) BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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