Law Clerk - Evidence Coordinator (District Attorney's Office)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing assistance to the District Attorney’s Office in researching legal issues, writing briefs, drafting pleadings, and coordinating, managing and maintaining the office’s digital evidence.
SCHEDULE
Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours Per Shift: 8
Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
Position FTE: 1.0
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Conduct legal research, interpretation of case law and other legal analysis. Draft written opinions and briefs.
Draft criminal complaints and other pleadings.
Assist in preparations for trial.
Sort, categorize, log, organize and maintain digital evidence.
Examine and inventory evidence to identify missing items; act as liaison with law enforcement to ensure the completeness of District Attorney’s Office files.
Assess, track and maintain appropriate deadlines for digital evidence and determine completion priority.
Assist with redacting/editing audio and video as instructed by prosecutors.
Solve discovery related technology issues and collaborate to identify potential enhancements to processes and procedures.
Keep up-to-date on current technology and evaluate the potential benefit of implanting technology to improve the overall level of service through trainings and conferences.
Adapt to changing practices and discovery processes, evolving computer software and storage systems and accommodate such changes.
Prepare manuals and oversee the administration of policies and procedures related to digital evidence.
Provide back up to the other Law Clerk as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree plus two additional years of formal preparation in paralegal studies; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Proven experience in ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions. Proven experience in legal terminology.
Interactions and Communications
Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, concisely and tactfully. Must have the ability to exercise judgment and diplomacy. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality, discretion and integrity.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols; supervision is available as required or requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision making.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice.
Tools & Equipment Used
Personal Computer/Printer Copy Machine
Typewriter FAX Machine
Telephone Transcription Equipment
Calculator
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
NEPOTISM OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE
A person may not be offered or hold this position if the employment would result in that person being a supervisor or
subordinate to an immediate family member. "Immediate family" includes the employee's spouse, brother, sister, parents, children, stepchildren, father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and any other member of the employee's household.
A person may not be offered this position if employment would create either an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Selection Process
Formal electronic application; rating of education and experience; writing samples; written exam (70%); oral department interview; reference check; finger print based background check; post-offer medical examination including drug screen.
Other job related tests may be required.