Extra Help Law Clerk - District Attorney

Position Information

Amended: 7/25/24, 1/20/26

This position is a temporary position with the District Attorneys Office. Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards Completion of at least one (1) year of full-time study in an accredited school of law.

Knowledge of: the principles of law and their application; knowledge of legal research methods and the preparation of briefs and opinions; knowledge of county government functions and legal responsibilities.

Ability to: analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; ability to present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; ability to maintain effective public relations.

Please ensure all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates are attached with your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may email a copy to [email protected]

Full Job Description For: Law Clerk

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Additional Information

All applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications. Select applicants will be invited to interview for the position based upon their qualifications. Application period will be open until filled. This position is for a limited duration not to exceed two (2) years. Extra help employees are at-will employees. A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This position works within the Kern County District Attorney's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here. For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Kern County Employee Benefits

• As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Social Security Administration Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days (per calendar year)

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I certify I have one (1) year of full-time study or more in an accredited school of law.

• Yes
• No

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All applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates must be attached with your application. I have submitted copies of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates with my application. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of application).

• Yes
• No
• Required Question