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Criminal Law Attorney in Napa, CA

Napa County District Attorney's Office Oct 16,2019 Oct 05,2019 Location Napa CA
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Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

Deputy District Attorney I / II / III The candidate will interpret laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs; prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with misdemeanor trials, hearings and other legal proceedings in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; conduct general legal research using some independent judgment, discretion and initiative to determine appropriate prosecution strategy; prepare less complex written legal reports, opinions, briefs and appeals to ensure documentation is completed in a timely manner and complies with departmental policies and procedures; advise complainants and witnesses concerning prospective complaints to help prepare for possible litigation; litigate assigned cases according to ensure convictions are obtained; direct the investigation of assigned cases to ensure needed evidence and information is obtained; interpret laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs for assigned cases; prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings and other legal proceedings for assigned cases in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; conduct extensive legal research using independent judgment, discretion and initiative to ensure the most effective prosecution strategy is identified; advise law enforcement officers on minor criminal proceedings and procedure to ensure proper legal procedures are fully explained; evaluate requests for the issuance of misdemeanor and felony complaints to ensure all necessary information has been obtained and issue where appropriate; determine appropriate filing charges after thoroughly reviewing and analyzing evidence, police reports and related documents for assigned cases; prepare victims and witnesses for court appearances to ensure they are aware of the appropriate procedures they should follow in the courtroom; communicate orally with defense attorneys and law enforcement representatives regarding status of case or issues related to assigned cases to ensure all interested parties are informed of the status of the case; participate in search warrant duty assignment to provide legal advice to local law enforcement agencies in preparing and executing legal and proper search warrants for felony cases; manage an assigned caseload of cases to ensure all legal proceeding are handled in a timely and efficient manner; coordinate court dates and other schedules with all concerned parties related to assigned cases to ensure all parties are aware their obligations; and, use Microsoft Office products (Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook) and legal software to complete assignments. Attorney I: Handle the less difficult cases and assignments, while learning their respective duties and responsibilities. Attorney II: Handle the moderately complex criminal cases. Attorney III : Handle the more difficult and complex assignments.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Graduation from an accredited law school. Must have active membership in the California State Bar Association is required prior to time of hire; and possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Should have knowledge of: Prosecution strategies needed to obtain desired verdict.
Criminal laws and civil codes related to misdemeanor and felony offenses.
Rules of evidence to ensure evidence to be presented during trial was obtained legally.
Legal research methods to perform necessary fact finding in preparation of trial materials. Courtroom and trial procedures to ensure adherence to proper legal procedures. Department policies and operations to ensure trial preparation activities are in accordance with established standards.
Microsoft Office products (Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook) and Departmental legal software to complete assignments.
Must have skill to: Analyze evidence and cases in order to develop appropriate prosecution strategies. Deal effectively with people of various socio-economic backgrounds and temperaments to effectively try case. Conduct detailed legal research to determine appropriate prosecution strategies. Interpret laws, regulations and policies governing prosecution of assigned cases to identify appropriate prosecution strategies. Recognize the consequences of decisions so that all possibilities have been identified. Comply with laws, regulations, professional practices and departmental policies and procedures governing prosecution program services and operations to ensure proper and ethical prosecution of cases. Prioritize work assignments to ensure all cases receive the attention needed to ensure they are presented in court when due. Research case law and regulations to identify appropriate prosecution strategies. Present cases in court and at hearings to secure requested conviction. Litigate cases assignments, such as handling high profile cases, change in venue, consumer fraud, major fraud, child molestation and sexual assault to ensure conviction is obtained. Use Microsoft Office products (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) and Departmental case management system and other legal software to complete assignments.
Should have ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, departmental representatives, County officials, the courts, law enforcement agencies and the general public. Maintain quality of legal work while working under deadline pressures. Exercise initiative, ingenuity and good judgment in decision-making and in solving problems, including problems of a sensitive or political nature. Work independently in the absence of close supervision. Adapt quickly and appropriately to a variety of situations and personalities. Communicate tactfully in stressful situations when dealing with individuals holding differing opinions and viewpoints. Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments and other interruptions, which may impact pre-established timelines and courses of action for completing assignments. Work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Experience:
Attorney I: None required.
Attorney II: 2 years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's Office or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney I equivalent in Napa County.
Attorney III:: 3 years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney II equivalent in Napa County.

Closing Date: 10/18/19

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