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Deputy District Attorney I/II (Contingent)
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Deputy District Attorney
The District Attorney's Office currently has one (1) full-time, contingent hire vacancy in the General Prosecution Unit that will be filled at either the Deputy District Attorney I level or the Deputy District Attorney II level. This position is anticipated to last for 6 months but may be extended or ended early based upon the needs of the department and ongoing funding. Candidates will be considered for the District Attorney level for which they meet minimum qualifications. The General Prosecution Unit provides professional legal services in the preparation and prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters which may include driving under the influence (DUI) cases, family violence cases, and general misdemeanor violations of the California Penal Code. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated willingness to perform all aspects of District Attorney legal services and possesses the knowledge and skills to work independently and collaboratively on all assignments, including all litigation matters. The ideal candidate has previous prosecutorial experience handling both misdemeanor and felony Driving-Under-the-Influence jury trials. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of excellent legal service, is a team player, who works respectfully and collaboratively and develops positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, staff, and court personnel. In addition, the highly qualified candidate has a full range of experience prosecuting criminal cases and has taken jury trials to verdict. Knowledge of criminal law and civil law, rules of evidence, trial and court procedures, legal principles and research methods, state and local laws and ordinances, legal research methods, preparation of briefs, standard legal office practices and procedures, the duties, powers, and limitations of the District Attorney's office, prosecutorial ethics, discovery obligations, ability to interview, develop prosecution strategies, analyze cases, present statements of law, present an effective prosecution in court, employ clear, concise, accurate, effective, sound, independent judgment, communicate logically and effectively with diverse groups, demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, and compassion, establish and maintain effective working relationships, work cooperatively with colleagues, recognize and evaluate approaches to sensitive situations, analyze legal principles and precedents, draft opinions, pleadings, and briefs, exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative, comply with laws, regulations, and professional practices, work accurately and swiftly under pressure, travel to locations, use standard office equipment, work in a standard office environment, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, honor and respect the rights of victims and defendants. Minimum qualifications: Deputy District Attorney I: Possession of Juris Doctor Degree, current active membership in the State Bar of California. Deputy District Attorney II: In addition to the above, one (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a Deputy District Attorney or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special Requirements: The selected candidate must pass a background investigation as required for employment in a law enforcement agency.
The District Attorney's Office currently has one (1) full-time, contingent hire vacancy in the General Prosecution Unit that will be filled at either the Deputy District Attorney I level or the Deputy District Attorney II level. This position is anticipated to last for 6 months but may be extended or ended early based upon the needs of the department and ongoing funding. Candidates will be considered for the District Attorney level for which they meet minimum qualifications. The General Prosecution Unit provides professional legal services in the preparation and prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters which may include driving under the influence (DUI) cases, family violence cases, and general misdemeanor violations of the California Penal Code. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated willingness to perform all aspects of District Attorney legal services and possesses the knowledge and skills to work independently and collaboratively on all assignments, including all litigation matters. The ideal candidate has previous prosecutorial experience handling both misdemeanor and felony Driving-Under-the-Influence jury trials. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of excellent legal service, is a team player, who works respectfully and collaboratively and develops positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, staff, and court personnel. In addition, the highly qualified candidate has a full range of experience prosecuting criminal cases and has taken jury trials to verdict. Knowledge of criminal law and civil law, rules of evidence, trial and court procedures, legal principles and research methods, state and local laws and ordinances, legal research methods, preparation of briefs, standard legal office practices and procedures, the duties, powers, and limitations of the District Attorney's office, prosecutorial ethics, discovery obligations, ability to interview, develop prosecution strategies, analyze cases, present statements of law, present an effective prosecution in court, employ clear, concise, accurate, effective, sound, independent judgment, communicate logically and effectively with diverse groups, demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, and compassion, establish and maintain effective working relationships, work cooperatively with colleagues, recognize and evaluate approaches to sensitive situations, analyze legal principles and precedents, draft opinions, pleadings, and briefs, exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative, comply with laws, regulations, and professional practices, work accurately and swiftly under pressure, travel to locations, use standard office equipment, work in a standard office environment, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, honor and respect the rights of victims and defendants. Minimum qualifications: Deputy District Attorney I: Possession of Juris Doctor Degree, current active membership in the State Bar of California. Deputy District Attorney II: In addition to the above, one (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a Deputy District Attorney or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special Requirements: The selected candidate must pass a background investigation as required for employment in a law enforcement agency.