Child Support Law Clerk Internship

• Prepare various motions and responsive pleadings
• Negotiate and draft stipulations
• Provide courtroom support by meeting with parties to discuss income, and time share
• Make court appearances
• Participate in interviews with case participants
• Research cases and prepare for court hearings, and gather necessary information regarding the case
• Verify income, custody and timeshare, and run guideline support calculations
• Prepare court orders and file Notice of Motion, Levies, and Declarations

Law Clerk Internships

Law Clerks are Interns and as such are not in classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. An Intern may not work in excess of 1560 hours in a twelve-month period from date of hire. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.

If selected, students must show proof of student status and course of study by one of the following:

• Course registration material
• Certificate of Postgraduate Program requirements
• Internship registration
• Transcript

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Education: Satisfactory completion of an appropriate number of academic years in an accredited law school and currently enrolled, or graduated from an accredited school of law and eligibility to take the California State Bar examination; or awaiting the results of the Bar exam.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge of legal principles and practices.

Knowledge of legal research methods.

Knowledge of trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence.

Ability to research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems.

Ability to present statements of law and fact clearly, accurately, and logically in written and oral form.

Ability to evaluate persons and effectively obtain information through interviewing.

Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff members, departmental representatives and the public.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed to ensure candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position. Candidates possessing these requirements will be referred to the department for further consideration. The hiring department will contact candidates who appear to best meet the requirements and needs of the position and take further steps in making a selection for the internship.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to candidates.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job announcement must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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