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Criminal Law Attorney / Litigation - General Attorney in Westminster, CA

Orange County Office of the District Attorney Nov 23,2017 Nov 21,2017 Location Westminster CA
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Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 1 yrs required

Profile

Deputy District Attorney II The candidate represents the People of the State of California in all criminal and civil proceedings, serves the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand Jury. Perform trials, motions, file cases and other professional legal work connected with enforcement of criminal law. Study, interpret and apply statutes, ordinances, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinion and briefs. Negotiate and confer with the judges and defense attorneys on appropriate disposition of cases. Perform a wide variety of legal research and prepare appeals, writs and other legal documents. Interview and examine witnesses. Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present arguments and statement of facts; and work cooperatively with others. Be an effective advocate who is eager to litigate regularly in front of judges and juries. Performs varied professional legal work in the preparation of legal opinions, rendering of legal counsel to County departments and districts; enforcement of criminal, civil, or child support establishment and enforcement laws; representation of the public, county or individuals in court; defense of persons accused of crimes; preparation of legal documents; and to do other work as This is the second trainee level of the Attorney series and represents positions of an intermediate level between Attorney I (entry level) and Attorney III (experienced working level) in the offices of the County Counsel, District Attorney, Department of Child Support Services and Public Defender. Positions in this class are assigned a wide variety of professional legal work. Work assignments are normally less complex and are performed under closer supervision and guidance than those assigned to more senior attorneys. Positions are not budgeted at this level and there is no permanent status in this class. Receives complaints, evaluates evidence and determines the nature of the crime; if any, and the justification for prosecution; prepares and processes misdemeanor and felony cases in all courts through preliminary hearing and/or trial; confers with the judges and defense attorneys; prepares briefs and other legal documentation; confers with various law enforcement agencies and the public. Prepares and conducts trial defenses for clients accused of misdemeanor and felony crimes; negotiates with judges and prosecuting attorneys on appropriate dispositions of cases; prepares appeals, writs and other legal documents on the behalf of defendants; decides on and makes appropriate legal motions and pleas; represents persons involved is needed conservatorship and civil contempt proceedings. Conducts or assists in the conduct of routine child support enforcement hearings is needed Superior Court including civil contempt. Confers with and advises county, district officers and employees on legal questions; prepares formal opinions as to the legality of action; drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, conveyances and other legal documents; prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with law suits, trials, hearings and other legal proceedings in which the County is involved; conducts condemnation, damage or other legal litigation involving the County in Superior, State and Federal courts. Performs a wide variety of legal research and prepares briefs, stipulations and other legal documents. Prepares correspondence and reports. Interviews and examines witnesses. Renders legal advice to adjunctive units in the Department and supervises subordinate support staff including paralegals and attorney clerks.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have active membership in the State Bar of California. Should have experience in the practice of civil, governmental or criminal law with experience in litigation and trial work. Should have twelve months of experience as an attorney in the practice of civil, governmental, criminal or child support establishment and enforcement law. Must have thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; and the laws of California. Must have knowledge of: The duties, powers, limitations and responsibilities of the District Attorney's, County Counsel's, Child Support Services' or Public Defender's Offices. Federal and California statutes and regulations pertaining to IV-D child support agencies. (May be required for some assignments). The organization, powers and limitations of county government functions and of the California Constitution. Legal principles and their applications. Rules of evidence and conduct of court proceedings. Penal Code of California and/or California civil and legislative law. Legal research methods. Child support establishment and enforcement pleading and practice. (May be required for some assignments.). Should have ability to: Prepare, present and conduct cases of law in court. Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, briefs and depositions. Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices. Present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form. Analyze and draft ordinances and other regulations. Effectively perform legal research. Work cooperatively with others. Conduct criminal or civil court trials, jury trials and hearings.

Deadline: 29-11-2017.

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