Law Clerk

LAW CLERK (Temp/PT) Yamhill County has one temporary, part-time position for a Law Clerk. In this role you will perform in-depth research in a variety of legal areas in the office of the County Counsel, write memoranda, legal briefs, perform basic contract reviews; and, if certified, may argue cases before administrative decision makers or trial courts. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under supervision of County Counsel and Assistant County Counsel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision of other employees is not generally a responsibility of the position. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES Conduct in-depth research using federal and state statutes and case law. Write memoranda, trial briefs, or appellate briefs stating the issues, legal reasoning, and conclusions of law to be used in preparing for or arguing a case. Write legal abstracts of cases and hearings. May interview witnesses, prepare exhibits, prepare case materials for proceedings. Perform related duties as assigned. Review discovery materials. OUR COMMUNITY Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas. REQUIRED INFORMATION Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program. Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet. Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance. ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form MUST be completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation. For the form and information for this process please click here (Download PDF reader). If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION Please note that Yamhill County communicates with all candidates via e‑mail. If you “opt out” or “unsubscribe” from e‑mail notifications from NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. KNOWLEDGE OF Legal principles, practices, and terminology relative to assigned duties. Principles and techniques of legal writing. Judicial procedure and rules of evidence. Business English, grammar, and composition. Legal terminology. Federal, State, and local statutes, regulations, rules, and ordinances applicable to County activities and functions. SKILL IN Effective communication, both orally and in writing. Preparing clear and concise legal documents and reports. Research, analysis, communication (oral and written), planning, and organization. ABILITY TO Analyze facts and evidence and arrive at logical conclusions. Research and document information on related subject matter. Prepare clear and concise reports. Maintain confidentiality. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, department/division leaders, other county employees, representatives of other governmental agencies, employee representatives, and the public. Interact effectively with the Board of Commissioners and County Counsel. Operate in the Microsoft Windows environment. Attend work as scheduled and/or required. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be through attendance at or graduation from an accredited law school in the state of Oregon or membership in the Oregon State Bar Association. Preference will be given to second and third‑year law students. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Ability to secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon. May be required to drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver’s license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070. Employment will be subject to successful completion of a background check. The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Employees may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds regularly and 30 pounds occasionally. Contact with the public in varied environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic animals. the physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. #J-18808-Ljbffr