Deputy District Attorney I, II, III

Closing Date: 29th March, 2024

Description:

As a result of the Board approval all OCAA-represented classifications will be receiving the following future salary increases:Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.25% increaseEffective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Employee Benefits for Prospective Employees
The County of Orange provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of the employee total compensation.

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Retirement Reciprocity

• Current employed members of accepted reciprocal systems who were in those retirement systems prior to January 1, 2013, and who have not retired from those systems, may be eligible for previous OCERS formula of 2.7% at age 55.

This recruitment is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill current and future Regular, Limited-Term and Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney I, II, and III vacancies.

The District Attorney
The County of Orange, District Attorney, represents the People of the State of California in criminal and civil proceedings, serves the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand Jury. The mission of the Office of the Orange County District Attorney is to enhance public safety and welfare and to protect and respect crime victims and to create security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient and ethical manner. The Office consists of three major divisions: Legal, Investigative Bureau, and Administration.

The Opportunity:
The District Attorney's Office has opportunities for Deputy District Attorney I, II, and IIIs who will be a positive influence in making Orange County a safe place to live by supporting the District Attorney's mission. Public safety and the administration of justice are universal concerns. We value qualified candidates with diverse strengths, backgrounds and life experiences that can support a positive and inclusive environment dedicated to serving the People of the State of California.

Successful candidates will be assigned to any of our various locations or units within the Legal Division and will have the opportunity to perform the following work, among other tasks:

• Initiate criminal proceedings, author and litigate motions, conduct pre-trial hearings, perform trials, and execute other professional legal work connected with the enforcement of criminal law;
• Research, interpret and apply statutes, ordinances, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, memoranda and points and authorities;
• Negotiate and confer with judges and defense attorneys regarding the appropriate disposition of cases;
• Interview and examine witnesses and enforce the rights of victims consistent with the just pursuit of criminal prosecutions in the interest of the People.

The ideal candidate:
In addition to the minimum qualifications for the Deputy District Attorney I, II, and III, the ideal candidate will have experience in the practice of civil, governmental or criminal law with experience in litigation and trial work. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; and California laws;
• Experience analyzing legal problems and applying legal principles and practices; presenting statement of facts and legal argument;
• Be an effective advocate who is eager to justly litigate before judges and juries regularly;
• Be a team player who is able to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment with a demanding caseload;
• Be able to effectively work with law enforcement and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications:
Attorney I

• License: Active membership in the State Bar of California
• Experience: None required.

Attorney II

• License: Active membership in the State Bar of California
• Experience: Twelve (12) months of experience as an attorney in the practice of civil, governmental, criminal or child support establishment and enforcement law.

Attorney III

• License: Active membership in the State Bar of California
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an attorney in the practice of civil, governmental, criminal or child support establishment and enforcement law.

Please note: Years of experience are calculated based upon the work rate of 40 hours per week. In addition, the program does not allow you to revise your application and/or add attachments after submitting.

Physical Characteristics and Environmental Requirements
The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed in the announcement for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.

Physical Characteristics
Vision sufficient to read standard text and read a computer monitor; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person, over the telephone, and in court; independent body mobility sufficient to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend to access a standard office environment as well as courtroom equipment; manual dexterity to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and to write; body strength sufficient to lift and carry files; and ability to drive the distance between work locations.

Environmental Conditions:
Emotional stamina to maintain working relationships while under the pressure of deadlines. Will be required to interact with varying levels of organizational hierarchy, varying educational levels and persons of diverse backgrounds including in custody defendants, victims, witnesses, persons having interest in criminal cases; interact with the public in emotional and occasionally hostile situations; work in an office environment; work with changing deadlines and competing priorities.

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