Santa Barbara County
Deputy District Attorney IV
Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria, California, United States, 93454
Deputy District Attorney IV Salary:
$141,537.76 - $199,066.40 Annually We are accepting applications to fill one full-time Deputy District Attorney IV vacancy in the County of Santa Barbara’s District Attorney's Office. The current vacancy is located in
Santa Maria.
We are establishing one employment list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies in multiple locations (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.) Please select all of the locations you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies.
About the Department:
The Mission of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime.
The ideal candidate
for the position will have significant experience in criminal prosecutions that may include general felonies, specialized vertical units such as sexual assaults, major narcotics, gang prosecution, and homicides. This experience must include complex legal research and writing. In addition, the candidate will have experience working closely with criminal justice partners and will have good communication and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities:
Representation and Active Participation in Diversion Programs:
Serve as the District Attorney’s representative in various diversion programs, including the Neighborhood Restorative Justice Program, CREDO-47, Misdemeanor Diversion Program, Mental Health Diversion, and other Collaborative Court programs. Fully engage in the development, implementation, and oversight of these diversion programs, ensuring alignment with program objectives and goals. Advocacy, Support, and Monitoring:
Participate in advocating for effective incentives and sanctions for program compliance or lack thereof. Monitor participant progress within diversion programs, defining parameters of behavior that allow continued participation. Working with Victims and Witnesses:
Collaborate closely with victims and witnesses of crime to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are addressed throughout the diversion process. Support, Mentorship, and Training:
Provide support, mentorship, and training to deputy district attorneys and staff related to diversion programs and initiatives. Community Outreach:
Engage in community outreach efforts to raise awareness of diversion programs and foster partnerships with community organizations. Collaborative Court Representation:
Represent the District Attorney’s Office in Collaborative Courts. Active Engagement in Collaborative Courts:
Participate fully as a collaborative court team member, committing to the program, mission, and goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Active membership in the State Bar of California. Three years of experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or six years as a general practicing attorney;
OR , One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy District Attorney III with Santa Barbara County;
OR , A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above.
Additional Qualifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.
Knowledge of:
the organization, powers, and limitations of county governmental functions, civil and criminal codes, and the California Constitution; trial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Ability to:
appraise, interpret, and apply legal principles and precedents; present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly; prepare, present, and conduct trials effectively; perform legal research; work effectively with others.
Selection Process:
Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required examination supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored.
Reasonable Accommodations:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.
Conditional Job Offer:
Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.
Benefits:
The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
Application Deadline:
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM PST; Postmarks are not accepted. Applications can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Collin Graham, Talent Acquisition Analyst: cgraham@countyofsb.org #J-18808-Ljbffr
$141,537.76 - $199,066.40 Annually We are accepting applications to fill one full-time Deputy District Attorney IV vacancy in the County of Santa Barbara’s District Attorney's Office. The current vacancy is located in
Santa Maria.
We are establishing one employment list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies in multiple locations (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.) Please select all of the locations you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies.
About the Department:
The Mission of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime.
The ideal candidate
for the position will have significant experience in criminal prosecutions that may include general felonies, specialized vertical units such as sexual assaults, major narcotics, gang prosecution, and homicides. This experience must include complex legal research and writing. In addition, the candidate will have experience working closely with criminal justice partners and will have good communication and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities:
Representation and Active Participation in Diversion Programs:
Serve as the District Attorney’s representative in various diversion programs, including the Neighborhood Restorative Justice Program, CREDO-47, Misdemeanor Diversion Program, Mental Health Diversion, and other Collaborative Court programs. Fully engage in the development, implementation, and oversight of these diversion programs, ensuring alignment with program objectives and goals. Advocacy, Support, and Monitoring:
Participate in advocating for effective incentives and sanctions for program compliance or lack thereof. Monitor participant progress within diversion programs, defining parameters of behavior that allow continued participation. Working with Victims and Witnesses:
Collaborate closely with victims and witnesses of crime to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are addressed throughout the diversion process. Support, Mentorship, and Training:
Provide support, mentorship, and training to deputy district attorneys and staff related to diversion programs and initiatives. Community Outreach:
Engage in community outreach efforts to raise awareness of diversion programs and foster partnerships with community organizations. Collaborative Court Representation:
Represent the District Attorney’s Office in Collaborative Courts. Active Engagement in Collaborative Courts:
Participate fully as a collaborative court team member, committing to the program, mission, and goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Active membership in the State Bar of California. Three years of experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or six years as a general practicing attorney;
OR , One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy District Attorney III with Santa Barbara County;
OR , A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above.
Additional Qualifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.
Knowledge of:
the organization, powers, and limitations of county governmental functions, civil and criminal codes, and the California Constitution; trial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Ability to:
appraise, interpret, and apply legal principles and precedents; present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly; prepare, present, and conduct trials effectively; perform legal research; work effectively with others.
Selection Process:
Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required examination supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored.
Reasonable Accommodations:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.
Conditional Job Offer:
Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.
Benefits:
The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
Application Deadline:
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM PST; Postmarks are not accepted. Applications can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Collin Graham, Talent Acquisition Analyst: cgraham@countyofsb.org #J-18808-Ljbffr