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Criminal Law Attorney in Van Nuys, CA

Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Nov 06,2019 Jun 04,2019 Location Van Nuys CA
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Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Min 1 yrs required

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Deputy City Attorney The candidate work for the Criminal Branch Operations of the Criminal and Special Litigation Branch. The essential job functions of the attorneys assigned to the Criminal Branch Operations include reviewing cases presented by a variety of law enforcement agencies for filing determination; making filing decisions; initiating criminal complaints; assessing the value of cases for purposes of possible charge reductions, pleas and sentences; appearing in arraignment court; negotiating case dispositions; engaging in case preparation, including visiting the crime scene when appropriate; retrieval and review of digital evidence such as body worn video, digital in car video and social media posts; handling discovery, law and motion matters, and makingrelated court appearances; staffing and appearing in master calendar courts, direct set trial courts and post-conviction courts; conducting jury and court trials, including interviewing and preparing witnesses for trial, preparing and arguing pre-trial motions, delivering opening statements and closing arguments, examining and cross-examining witnesses, making appropriate evidentiary objections; handling all post-deliberation motions and appropriate sentence recommendation post conviction; and, all other duties and responsibilities associated with the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses handled by the Office of the City Attorney. Must be Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California. Should preferably have trial experience demonstrating strong trial skills, including an understanding of evidentiary issues, trial preparation and trial strategy, and a broad knowledge of criminal law and procedure. Experience prosecuting misdemeanors is desired. Should preferably have Experience with filing procedures and handling arraignment, master calendar, trial and post-conviction courts. Familiarity with electronic databases and the electronic and digital presentation of evidence is desired. Must have ability to assist in the preparation of reports, memoranda and legal research.

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