Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in San Bernardino, CA

Government

San Bernardino, CA

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in San Bernardino, CA

Attorney

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Job Title: Deputy District Attorney III

Job Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of professional legal work involved in criminal prosecution, including investigation, trial preparation, and legal research.
- Evaluate reports filed by law enforcement officers or petitioners, determine the nature of crimes committed, and authorize the issuance of criminal complaints.
- Interview prospective witnesses and develop cases for prosecution.
- Prepare trial briefs and engage in trial practice.
- Investigate, research, and prepare cases for prosecution; evaluate evidence, determine the nature of the crime, and justify prosecution.
- Interview and advise law enforcement officers and the public regarding the issuance of criminal complaints.
- Present and prosecute cases before County courts and the Grand Jury.
- Represent the people of the County at arraignments, preliminary hearings, and trials.
- Negotiate with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges.
- Present opening statements, interrogate and cross-examine witnesses, argue points of law, and make final arguments or summations.
- Conduct legal research and prepare briefs and opinions.
- Train and advise lower-level attorneys in the preparation and presentation of cases.
- Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.

Education and Experience Information:
- License: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California. Candidates with inactive membership status or those licensed out of state pending California Bar Exam results/license are welcome to apply. An active California Bar license is required prior to hire.
- Experience:
- Deputy District Attorney II: One year of criminal trial experience as an attorney or two years of trial experience as an attorney.
- Deputy District Attorney III: Two years of criminal trial experience as an attorney or three years of trial experience as an attorney.
- Deputy District Attorney IV: Three years of criminal trial prosecution experience as an attorney or four years of trial experience as an attorney.

Salary Information:
- Deputy District Attorney II: $109,116 - $120,452 annually
- Deputy District Attorney III: $126,464 - $139,568 annually
- Deputy District Attorney IV: $150,051 - $201,531 annually
- Additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2,002 annually) for assignments in Victorville or Joshua Tree offices.

Additional Information:
- Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.
- Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.
- The organization is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
- There will be a competitive evaluation of experience and written communication skills based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire.
- Applications are accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations:
- The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
- If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
- Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

Application Procedure:
- Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered.
- Ensure timely and successful submission of your online application before the posted filing deadline.
- All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently for updates regarding this recruitment.