Job Title: Deputy District Attorney - II
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform professional legal work within the District Attorney's Office.
- Prepare and present civil and criminal cases in court.
- Work within the District Attorney's Office, performing the full range of legal activities involving the investigation or prosecution of complex criminal or civil cases.
- Prepare and present cases in court.
- Receive complaints and review reports filed by arresting officers or complainants.
- Interview complainants and witnesses with regard to prospective complaints.
- Subpoena witnesses; refuse or approve and issue complaints in such matters.
- Analyze, interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs.
- Prepare pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Examine, assemble and evaluate evidence; secure and interview witnesses; appear in court and try cases.
- Perform a wide variety of advanced legal research.
- Prepare opinions, briefs, pleadings, warrants, and other legal documents.
- Dictate correspondence and reports.
- Work closely with affiliated law enforcement agencies from the county, State or Federal level as required by assigned case.
- Review cases for any assistance required of investigation staff; request Investigators to secure evidence or conduct further investigation; review and incorporate additional information secured by Investigators.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- Experience: One year of responsible professional legal experience performing duties similar to a Deputy District Attorney I with the organization or one year of professional legal experience. Acceptable areas of practice include, but are not limited to, criminal law, consumer fraud, environmental protection, or asset forfeiture.
- Training: .
Salary Information:
- - ; $10, - $12,; $120, - $150,
Additional Information:
- The position receives general supervision from a Supervising Deputy District Attorney or other management staff and receives technical and functional supervision from higher-level Deputy District Attorneys.
- Knowledge required includes legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional law and related procedures, Rules of Court and Evidence Code, and legal research methods.
- Ability to learn to investigate and prosecute criminal and civil law complaints, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems, present law, facts, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Candidates must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of . citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the . prior to employment.
- Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. Unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited.
- The recruitment will remain open until filled, with an initial application screening deadline for immediate consideration.
- Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, which may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire about the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.
