Legal Research Assistant Recruitment Open

August 12, 2025
Source: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/5003914/legal-research-assistant

The primary purpose of this Legal Research Assistant (LRA) position is to assist underserved victims of crime in Marin County by helping them to navigate the procedures and processes of the legal system in an effort to obtain restitution from criminal defendants who have victimized them. The LRA obtains restitution for victims by helping Deputy District Attorneys (DDAs) file court documents to freeze assets, obtain liens, garnish wages, and obtain civil orders for restitution. The LRA tracks restitution claims, follows up with victims, and ensures that restitution payments, which are secured through the court in criminal and civil actions, are disbursed to the victims. In this role, the LRA not only serves as a liaison between victims and prosecutors handling criminal cases, but also acts as a liaison between the District Attorney’s Office, the Probation Department, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to make sure that each entity is informed of restitution payments made or claimed through the probation department or CDCR. In addition, the LRA works to assist victims in clearing their credit and/or criminal history if damaged by identity thieves and, if necessary, the LRA assists with filing motions to expunge the victim's record in cases where a victim was impersonated by a suspect during the commission of a crime. In addition, the LRA assists DDAs with preparing and filing a variety of pleadings, including motions, oppositions, and replies, which are related to claims of Serna violations, petitions for Mental Health Diversion, petitions for Misdemeanor Diversion, requests for return of property, petitions for early termination of probation, requests for reconsideration of earlier rulings, requests for dismissal, petitions for expungement of criminal records, etc.  The position also assists with review of evidence, data analysis, data entry, and data tracking. 

The District Attorney's Office currently has one full-time (80 bi-weekly hours),  regular hire Legal Research Assistant vacancy to fill.

For more information and how to apply: Career Opportunities | County of Marin Careers