Job Description

Employees in this class under general supervision perform a wide variety of highly responsible and complex support activities in a legal office setting. Interns are an extension of the attorney with whom they work doing everything a lawyer does under the lawyers direction that is allowed by law and court rule. The Intern will assist strategizing for trial visit the jail and perform related duties as assigned. Employees in this class are expected to exercise good judgment and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Have completed one (1) year in an accredited college or university.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirtyfive (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class works in the office of the Public Defender although occasional travel throughout the County may be required.

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a postoffer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a postoffer criminal background check depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicants employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

Job Tags

Permanent employment,

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