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As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then you if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.\nCurrent vacancy is with the Public Defender’s office, located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.\nTypical Duties\nAssist in the preparation of legal documents, such as agreements, deeds, trial briefs, points and authority on motions, writs and appeals\nStudy, interpret and apply ordinances, statutes, regulations, court decisions and other legal authority for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs \nReview, analyze, and draft contracts and other legal documents\nFor a full list of duties, please click here . \nMinimum Qualifications\nMinimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.\nEducation:\nEquivalent to completion of one (1) year from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, or successful completion of the first-year law student's examination, (California mini-bar).\nKnowledge of:\nBasic legal terminology and documents\nBasic structure of the courts, judicial system, and local government roles, powers and authorities\nLegal research methods\nCriminal/Civil law and procedure, contracts, and administrative law, based on department assignment. \nSkill/Ability to:\nWork and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds\nOperate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.\nConduct legal research online \nAnalyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems\nPresent abatements of law, fact and argument clearly\nAnalyze factual deficiencies in view of legal principles\nRead and comprehend complex legal language.\nWrite clear, concise and accurate legal documents.\nWork under pressure of deadlines.\nCommunicate verbally to convey legal information or ideas to others.\nRecord information and condense at later time.\nOrganize and coordinate work.\nWork effectively with co-workers.\nRetain and recall information.\nFollow instructions.\nMaintain confidentiality\nEstablish cooperative working relationships with attorneys, support staff, clients, law enforcement officers and members of the public.\nDESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS\nKnowledge of:\nLegal citations to assist attorneys.\nInterviewing techniques.\nTrial procedures and rules of evidence . \nSkill/Ability to:\nMake effective presentations in courtroom settings or local agency public meetings.\nAdditional Information\nConditions of Employment\nCandidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.\nCollege Cost Reduction Access Act\nThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. 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