Extra Help Law Clerk - District Attorney

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. Full Job Description For: Law Clerk Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. Growth Mindset We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. 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. Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kern County