Prosecution Assistant

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the District Attorney Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Tulare County District Attorney Office located in Visalia Courthouse & Porterville. Typical Duties Review, prepare, file, and process designated misdemeanor cases utilizing the District Attorney’s information systems.Prepare criminal complaints; examine case files to prepare witness subpoena lists; confer with Law Enforcement Officers regarding collection of facts and evidence.Read and comprehend complex legal language to check questions of law and evidence, and assist in the preparation of memoranda for legal opinions. For a full list of duties for this position, please click here. Minimum Qualifications Minimum 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. Education/Experience; Completion of a Paralegal certification or equivalent to completion of one (1) year from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, or a successful completion of the first-year law student’s examination, (California mini-bar). Knowledge of; Criminal law and procedure; legal research methods, drafting legal documents, and opinion writing; Filing procedures and legal terminology; legal ethics related to criminal procedures; legal office practices and procedures; automated legal research methods and document preparation. Skill/Ability To Read and analyze legal documents; collect and examine factual data; Understand and apply legal principles and precedents; Explain legal actions/documents in a courteous, patient, and tactful manner; present verbal statements of fact and law; establish effective working relations with attorneys, officials, co-workers, and the general public; Follow and give verbal and written instructions; operate a personal computer and written instructions; organize, maintain, and coordinate litigation files and calendars; use computer systems to perform legal research and to process criminal cases; Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of: Legal citations to assist attorneys; interviewing techniques; trial procedures and rules of evidence; filing procedures and legal terminology; DAMION system. Experience Two (2) years of journey-level experience as a Paralegal in the criminal justice system. Criminal History/Background Investigation: A criminal history check and background investigation will be conducted prior to the successful candidate commencing service. Felony conviction(s), non-disclosure or falsification of history, will result in immediate disqualification. Additional Information Conditions of Employment Candidates selected will 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. College Cost Reduction Access Act This 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. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 3 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change. Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods). Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP). Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems. Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday. Vacation Accrual 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service) 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service) 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service) 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service) Limit of 300 hours. Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave. Career Incentive Pay Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Years of Service % Increase Total 5 3% 3% 10 2% 5% 15 3% 8% 20 2% 10% Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company. Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee. Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available. To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/ The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change. 01 Indicate Below The Legal Documents You Have Read, Analyzed, Interpreted Or Prepared In Order To Assist Attorneys In Case Evaluation Or To Complete Legal Course Work Court OrderCourt Order ModificationsSubpoenasSummons and ComplaintsNotices of HearingExhibitsContractsPolice ReportsToxicology ReportsTranscriptsWritsSearch WarrantsResolutionsOrdinancesNotice of DefaultAppellate BriefsDepositionsCourt ReportsPoints and AuthoritiesOthers? 02 Indicate below the legal resource materials you have used in research: Continuing Education Texts and TreatisesPenal CodeEvidence CodeCalJurCalCrimCEB California Criminal Law, Procedure and PracticeVehicle CodeFamily CodeCode of Civil ProcedureWelfare and Institutions CodeGovernment CodeShepard's CitationsWEST'S California DigestLegal PeriodicalsHealth and Safety CodeCivil CodeOthers? 03 Describe the types of legal research you have performed and how it was used. Include your experience using computerized legal research. 04 Describe your skill and experience in using statutes, legal citations, and criminal laws and procedures to identify in order to prepare motion, writs, and appeals and determine culpability for criminal behavior. 05 Describe your experience in using personal computers. Indicate the type of work you performed and the software you are familiar with. Required Question