Extra Help Certified Criminal Law Clerk

Overview

Under close supervision, to learn and perform a wide variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney's Office, including prosecuting crime, protecting victims, and preventing future harm. The role involves working closely with assigned Deputy District Attorneys in all phases of prosecution — appearing in court, drafting motions, conducting legal research, and assisting with major case preparation. There are opportunities to learn about and work in various areas of prosecution, such as Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking, Gangs, Domestic Violence, and Economic Crimes. Perform related duties as assigned.

Extra-Help – Temporary Work Assignment

A temporary extra-help work assignment is determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations.

• Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range.
• Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked.
• Extra Help Employees are only entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays.
• Extra Help Employees do not have status.
• Extra Help Employees are temporary and may be terminated at any time based on department need.

Extra-Help Appointment

Extra help positions are limited to no more than 25 hours per week (unless a position is considered seasonal) and no more than 900 hours per fiscal year.

Seasonal Extra-Help Employee

Extra help seasonal employees must perform work tied to an actual season and will not perform any work for at least 26 consecutive weeks between seasons. The seasonal employee definition is subject to change as defined by the IRS and Affordable Care Act.

CalPERS Retired Annuitant Assignment

A Retired Annuitant is a CalPERS retiree employed by the County on an at-will basis, with specific restrictions to protect their retirement allowance (pension payments). Examples of assignment for a Retired Annuitant are work to eliminate a backlog, work on a special project, and work that is in excess of what regular staff can do. Retired Annuitants are subject to work under Limited-Duration. The employment is expected to end once the specific task or project they were hired to complete is finished. All work restrictions are governed by Government Code (G.C.) sections 21224, 21229, and 21221(h).

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