Job Title: Deputy District Attorney - II
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform professional legal work within the District Attorney's Office, including the preparation and presentation of civil and criminal cases in court.
- Work within the District Attorney's Office, performing a full range of legal activities involving the investigation or prosecution of complex criminal or civil cases.
- Receive complaints and review reports filed by arresting officers or complainants; interview complainants and witnesses regarding prospective complaints; subpoena witnesses; and approve or refuse 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; and appear in court to try cases.
- Perform a wide variety of advanced legal research and prepare opinions, briefs, pleadings, warrants, and other legal documents.
- Work closely with affiliated law enforcement agencies from the county, state, or federal level as required by assigned cases.
- 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: Active membership in the California State Bar.
- Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Salary Information:
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional law, and related procedures.
- Rules of Court and Evidence Code.
- Legal research methods and principles, with an emphasis on criminal law.
- Trial and hearing procedures, rules of evidence, and the California Penal Code.
- Organization and procedures of the District Attorney's Office.
- Appellate court proceedings and search and seizure laws.
- The duties, powers, and limitations of the District Attorney’s Office.
- Legal complexities of major felony prosecution and defense cases.
- Ability to investigate and prosecute criminal and civil law complaints.
- Analyze and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems.
- Prepare and present cases and effectively represent the District Attorney's Office.
- Present law, facts, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
- Perform legal research and work under time constraints and exacting professional and legal standards.
- Obtain information through interview and interrogation and deal fairly and courteously with the public.
- Draft legal pleadings and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
- Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action.
- Adhere to ethical standards and operate a computer terminal with sufficient proficiency to perform the duties of the job.
- Evaluate and apply legal principles of civil and criminal law.
- Investigate and prosecute criminal and civil law complaints and recommend investigative alternatives.
- Present law, facts, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
- Obtain information through interview and interrogation and deal fairly and courteously with the public.
- Organize and prioritize work assignments.
- Prepare and present legal cases within a court of law, especially the presentation of evidence, the examination of witnesses, and arguing an effective case before a judge or jury.
- Be alert to, identify, analyze, and be sensitive to the subtleties of verbal and nonverbal communication by clients, witnesses, and others.
- Defend or prosecute individuals in a wide variety of adversarial proceedings, including but not limited to preliminary hearings, violation of probation hearings, court trials, and jury trials.
- Assist less experienced attorneys in matters relative to the District Attorney function.
- Secure cooperation and teamwork among professional and/or support staff.
Selection Procedure:
- Training & Experience Rating (100%): Based on responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
Condition of Employment:
- Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of . citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the .
- For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded.
- Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process.
- Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.
Substitute Lists:
- The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required).
Employees of Other Public Agencies:
- The organization offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- The organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of the organization that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion, will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of protected characteristics.
Conclusion:
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Preciosa Ayala-Burkhardt, Administrative Technician, at .
