Law Student Worker

Law Student Worker Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ventura/jobs/newprint/4679477) Apply  Law Student Worker Salary $36,982.40 Annually Location Ventura, CA Job Type Extra Help Job Number 0237DAO-24AB(JAL) Department District Attorney Opening Date 10/10/2024 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Description Are you a highly motivated first-year or second-year law student looking for work experience in a District Attorney's Office? Join our team for a 10-week summer law student worker position. A Law Student Worker assists regular employees in the more routine aspects of their jobs and carries out specific assignments under supervision. Duties may vary from researching information for cases, assisting in the preparation and presentation of reports, to routine clerical assignments in an office and/or courtroom setting. This is not a post-bar law clerk position. This is designed for students who are not in their final year of law school. The Ventura County District Attorney recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion (“DEBI”) in the office’s culture and climate, hiring, training and education, opportunities for advancement, and the relationship with the communities it serves. AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: District Attorney's Office PAYROLL TITLE: Student Worker III SALARY: $ 17.78 /Hour You will not be placed on the eligible list until you submit proof of law school enrollment. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee that all candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for interviews. We will be hiring up to six (6) Law Student Worker positions within the District Attorney's Office. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: A Student Worker may only work for a three (3) year period. During that three (3) year period, a Student Worker may only work a total of 3,120 hours, working no more than 1,040 hours in each year of that three (3) year period. NOTE: Student Worker III is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU), and incumbents in this bargaining unit are employed as extra help and are consequently not eligible for benefits. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: Thursday, October 10, 2024 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the recruitment will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW: Week of November 4, 2024. Examples Of Duties Duties include but are not limited to the following (depending on assignment): Assists in the preparation and presentation of oral and/or written reports and presentations. Assists in researching information for criminal cases. Assists agency employees in performing routine professional, administrative or technical duties. Maintains filing and pulls historical documents and records from established files. Assists regular staff of various units in performing routine professional, para-professional or technical duties. Assists in conducting special studies in a variety of occupational fields. Assists in collecting and analyzing statistical data. Proofreads written material. Operates office equipment and machines. Performs other related duties as required. Typical Qualifications These are the minimum employment qualifications for students who wish to work for the County of Ventura. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Student Worker III - No experience is required. Students must provide proof that they are enrolled in at least nine (9) units of academic/technical college/university courses at the undergraduate level or at least six (6) units at the graduate level. PLEASE NOTE : Some departments may require proof that the students be enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) units of academic/technical college/university courses at the undergraduate level. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Modern office methods and procedures, including business correspondence, filing, standard office equipment, and computer proficiency and the California Penal Code, the California Evidence Code and basic criminal law procedure that is commensurate with the expected law student’s knowledge of these subjects. Skill in: Researching information, organizing documents and record maintenance. Ability to: Follow written and oral instructions, identify problems, research, and propose possible solutions, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, perform a variety of administrative assignments, establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisor, coworkers, other agencies, and agency customers from diverse backgrounds, effectively work with the public and employ customer service techniques in situations requiring tact and courtesy, work effectively with adults in performing assigned tasks. Student Worker III's may work during the summer upon providing evidence that they have graduated from high school or carried at least nine (9) units in the previous spring session, are enrolled for at least nine (9) units for the next fall session, OR are enrolled in at least three (3) units of summer courses. NOTE : Audits of class enrollment will be routinely completed to ensure minimum requirements are being met. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a thorough background check. Must be currently enrolled in your first year or second year of law school. If enrolled in the first year, a minimum of one semester must be completed. Recruitment Process FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply online, please refer to our web site at http://www.ventura.org/jobs . For questions regarding the online application process, please refer to the Online Employment Applications Guide at https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009. NOTE TO APPLICANTS: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately in order to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documentation may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however , it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – QUALIFYING: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration. APPLICATION EVALUATION – QUALIFYING: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process. Candidates successfully completing the stated requirements may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six (6) months . BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post-offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position. We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form, nor do we accept any application materials via email . For further information about this recruitment, please contact Jayna Landeros by e-mail at [email protected] EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the County of Ventura to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for county employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. None Assigned. 01 Are you currently enrolled in your first year or second year of law school? You must have completed at least one semester of law school. Yes No 02 Transcripts are required showing proof of enrollment from an accredited law school. Transcripts must be submitted either with your application or within three (3) business days after the recruitment closes to continue in the process. You may attach a copy to your online application, or you may email a copy to [email protected]. Have you provided verification of your completed course work to District Attorney's Office Human Resources? Yes - Verification of course work is attached to my application. No - Verification of course work is forthcoming. I understand that I must submit verification of the required transcripts via email to [email protected] within three (3) business days after the recruitment closes. 03 Describe all law school coursework that is related to the practice of criminal law. 04 Describe your prior work experience in a law office or a government office or agency. 05 Describe your familiarity and experience with the Microsoft Office applications. 06 Describe a recent writing assignment that demonstrates your ability to craft a persuasive written argument. The description should be a summary of your written work. The relevant document could be coursework, a prior assignment in your work experience, or an article written in a newspaper, journal or online forum. 07 Describe a situation where you worked as a member of a team to complete a task or assignment. 08 The VCDA's office supports many underserved communities. Please describe an experience where you assisted an individual, a group, or an important cause that addressed an inequity, raised funds, or supported a charitable organization. 09 Describe your law school experience to date. What has been your biggest accomplishment? 10 We request that you provide a resume and letters of recommendation with your application. I have attached both with my application. Yes No - I will email my resume and letters of recommendation to [email protected]. Required Question Agency Ventura County Address 800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009 Phone (805) 654-5129 Website http://hr.ventura.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email