County of Santa Barbara
Post Bar Fellowship (District Attorney's Office)
County of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
The County of Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office is seeking Post Bar Fellows to contribute to meaningful work that supports justice in our community. This position is for recent law school graduates who have taken the California State Bar Exam and are awaiting Bar results.
Post Bar Fellowship positions generally run during two cohorts: the first from March through mid-May (for those who take the Bar in February), and again from August through mid-November (for those who take the Bar in July). Work locations are assigned by the District Attorney and subject to change based on workload demands.
This position is classified as Extra-Help Appointment (Civil Service Rule 905) and is defined as a special appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position(s) established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies.
Under direct supervision of a Deputy District Attorney, the incumbent will perform a variety of work on criminal cases including but not limited to, drafting motions, assisting with and observing court hearings, and assisting with trial preparations, and prosecutions.
Responsibilities
Interviews and advises victims and witnesses regarding prospective criminal or civil actions; Studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and legal authorities for use in prosecuting cases; Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, demurrers, discovery, and judgments; Assists with the prosecution of a variety of cases, including misdemeanor cases, and presentation of preliminary hearings; Performs related work such as preparing complaints, legal briefs, reports, and correspondence; Actively seeks continuing legal education and training. Qualifications
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required. Knowledge of the principles of criminal and civil law and their applications; legal research methods; rules of evidence; organization, powers, and limitations of county governmental functions, civil and criminal codes, and the California Constitution; trial procedures and the rules of evidence; administrative law. Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents in legal problems; present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically, and forcefully, both in written and oral form; work effectively with others. Benefits
BENEFITS will be offered once EXH employees reach Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance.
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Interviews and advises victims and witnesses regarding prospective criminal or civil actions; Studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and legal authorities for use in prosecuting cases; Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, demurrers, discovery, and judgments; Assists with the prosecution of a variety of cases, including misdemeanor cases, and presentation of preliminary hearings; Performs related work such as preparing complaints, legal briefs, reports, and correspondence; Actively seeks continuing legal education and training. Qualifications
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required. Knowledge of the principles of criminal and civil law and their applications; legal research methods; rules of evidence; organization, powers, and limitations of county governmental functions, civil and criminal codes, and the California Constitution; trial procedures and the rules of evidence; administrative law. Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents in legal problems; present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically, and forcefully, both in written and oral form; work effectively with others. Benefits
BENEFITS will be offered once EXH employees reach Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance.
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