Attorney (Civil/Criminal) Independent Investigations Bureau (IIB)

10-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: 8177-Attorney (Civil/Criminal) Independent Investigations Bureau (IIB)

H2: Job Overview

The City and County of San Francisco District Attorney’s Office is looking to hire an 8177-Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for their Independent Investigations Bureau (IIB). The IIB is responsible for investigating and determining any potential criminal liability for peace officer-involved shootings (OIS), in-custody deaths (ICD), and questions involving potential allegations of excessive use of force. This role is a permanent exempt appointment and the salary range is $142, - $249,.

H2: Essential Functions

The Assistant District Attorney (ADA) will be responsible for the following essential functions:

• Conducting criminal investigations and if criminal charges are filed, prosecuting instances of police misconduct.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Evidence Code and the California District Attorneys Association guidelines for Uniform Charging Standards to make charging decisions.
• Conducting Grand Jury investigations when required in appropriate matters.
• Completing summaries of comprehensive investigative files and authoring written reports which are to be provided to the California Department of Justice and Attorney General to inform of the results of any undertaken criminal investigation.
• The ability to investigate and review emotionally charged matters with objectivity and sensitivity all while being mindful of the intense public interest in the outcome of that investigation.
• The ability to prosecute criminal cases in Superior Court, which includes the ability to be adept at public speaking, employ complex legal analysis and writing skills, interview witnesses from diverse backgrounds, conduct and or supervise investigations with partner agencies, and prepare legal motions and briefs in conjunction with assigned cases and criminal trials.
• The ability to work collaboratively and professionally with partner agencies, and internal staff (DA Inspectors and paralegals).

H2: How to Qualify

The minimum qualifications for the 8177-Attorney (Civil/Criminal) role are a membership in the State Bar Association and license to practice in all state courts. Desirable qualifications include comprehensive knowledge of state, federal, and municipal codes, laws, and ordinances; legal processes and techniques of courtroom and jury trial work; administrative protocols and methods; strong research and writing skills; the ability to speak and write effectively; at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney; prior experience as a criminal investigator, felony prosecutor, or criminal defense attorney; and experience with issues regarding qualified immunity, civil rights, and or correctional law.

H2: Salary and , annually. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and supplemental materials in a single Word or PDF file to Shavaun Tolliver, Senior Human Resources Analyst at . All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

Comprehensive knowledge of state, federal, and municipal codes, laws, and ordinances, legal processes and techniques of courtroom and jury trial work, administrative protocols and methods, public speaking, complex legal analysis and writing skills, interviewing witnesses, conducting and supervising investigations, preparing legal motions and briefs

Membership in the State Bar Association and license to practice in all state courts

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Qualification and Experience Membership in the State Bar Association and license to practice in all state courts, at least ten years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney, with an emphasis on jury trial and courtroom work or an equivalent, combination of training and experience

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