POSITION INFORMATION
This position is responsible for assisting deputy district attorneys by ensuring the appearance, at the designated time and place, of all witnesses required to testify in criminal court trials. Incumbents provide administrative support for court proceedings and solve diverse problems with witnesses while working with deputy district attorneys, judges, investigators, law enforcement personnel, court and medical personnel, Los Angeles County personnel, outside vendors, and the public.

• Persuades victims/witnesses, police officers, fire fighters, and medical personnel to appear in court as scheduled and rescheduled. Evaluates the commitment of witnesses to testify by regular telephone conversations. Notifies attorneys and investigators of problems or conflicts (e.g., uncooperative victims/witnesses) and recommends solutions. Works with Deputy District Attorneys, judges, investigators, police officers, court and medical personnel, Los Angeles County personnel, outside vendors (e.g., travel arrangements), and the public to solve problems related to witness appearance.
• Documents and searches for and locates victims/witnesses to appear in court trials by researching telephone directories, cross directories, court records, databases (e.g., PIMS), and information systems (e.g., Lotus Notes). Questions employers, relatives, and acquaintances to locate missing or reluctant victims/witnesses.
• Serves and re-serves subpoenas by e-mail, mail, fax, telephone, or in person with the assistance of an Investigator as the trial is scheduled and rescheduled. Reviews subpoenas and victims/witness lists for accuracy and completeness and makes necessary corrections in time allotted.
• Instructs victims/witnesses in the laws, rules, and court procedures governing their appearance and testimony. Contacts victims/witnesses, police, fire fighters, medical personnel, and expert witnesses to be on-call for upcoming court proceedings. Advises and notifies deputy district attorneys, victims/witnesses and police officers of the specific time and place to appear to testify, details of travel arrangements, and reimbursement claims. Advises witnesses and police of the ongoing status of the court case and their pending testimony.
• Coordinates airline, hotel, and ground transportation arrangements for victims/witnesses. Prepares witness reimbursement forms for travel, transportation (e.g., train and uber), lodging, meals, and payment of witness fees.
• May testify in court, when victims/witnesses do not appear, to detail the measures taken to ensure their appearance.
• Informs witnesses/victims of the date and time of court appearance, details of travel arrangement, and reimbursement of expenses.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
One year's specialized office clerical experience*, involving extensive public contact to obtain information in support of legal processes. Ability to operate a typewriter and use a computer keyboard.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Specialized office clerical experience is experience at the level of the County's class of Intermediate Clerk, Intermediate Typist-Clerk or higher.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - LIGHT:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

LOCATION AND SHIFT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates MUST be willing and able to work in ANY area of Los Angeles County and on ANY shift (e.g., evenings, nights, and weekends).

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment weighted 100% measuring:

Achievement, Professional Potential, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Deductive Reasoning.

MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements/Selection Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible List.

NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add tmcknight@da.lacounty.gov, ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.


ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible list does not guarantee an offer of employment.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.

TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
• Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/. You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html.

VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the District Attorney's Office as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Any required documents must be submitted at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from the date of filing application submission.

Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email to exams@da.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, Examination Title, and Examination Number on the subject of your email. Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and a description of work performed. If your application and/or supplemental questionnaire is incomplete, it will be rejected.

• ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
• Exam scores cannot be given over the telephone.

Notifications, such as test invitation and other special information, are only communicated via e-mail. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Moreover, please add tmcknight@da.lacounty.gov , exams@da.lacounty.gov , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk email from your email provider. The County of Los Angeles will not consider allegations of not receiving the email notification as an acceptable reason to authorize a reschedule or late exam administration. Please note, you can visit www.governmentjobs.com and log into your profile to track the status of your application and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent for your records.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION:
If you require accommodation to compete in any part of the assessment process fairly, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own ID and password. Using a family member's or a friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Exam Number: A1216D
Department Contact Name: Exams Unit
Department Contact Phone: (213) 257-2700
Department Contact Email: exams@da.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 257-2700
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2929
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929