Closing Date: 26th February, 2026

Description:

Description:
This Is a Department Promotional only Recruitment

Definition:
Under General Direction, to Perform a Variety of Complex Professional Legal Work and Legal Research; to Represent the District Attorney's Office on Assigned Cases; to Plan and Coordinate Investigation for The Prosecution of Legal Cases; and To Do Related Work as Required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This Is the Advanced Journey Level in The Professional Deputy District Attorney Class Series. Incumbents Are Expected to Perform the More Complex Professional Legal Work and Research with Minimal Guidance and Supervision. in Addition, They May Have Administrative Responsibility for Coordinating Legal Services for An Assigned Area or Work Unit. This Class Differs from Deputy District Attorney Ii in That Deputy District Attorney Iii Is the Advanced Journey Level with Incumbents Performing a Broader Range of The More Complex Legal and Trial Work. Deputy District Attorney Iii's Should Perform the Full Range of Legal Services in An Assigned Department or Unit.

Reports To:
District Attorney

Classifications Supervised
Incumbents May Provide Work Direction and Coordination for Professional Legal Staff and Legal Support Staff.

Typical Physical Requirements
Sit for Extended Periods; Frequently Stand and Walk; Normal Manual Dexterity and Eye-Hand Coordination; Lift and Move Objects Weighing up To 25 Lbs.; Corrected Hearing and Vision to Normal Range; Verbal Communication; Use of Office Equipment, Including Computer, Telephone, Calculator, Copiers, and Fax.

Typical Working Conditions
Work Is Performed in An Office Environment; Occasionally Works Outside; Continuous Contact with Other Staff.

Example of Duties:
(the Following Is Used as A Partial Description and Is Not Restrictive as To Duties Required.)

Performs a Variety of The More Complex Professional Legal Assignments and Research
May Be Assigned Responsibility for An Area of Specialized Legal Services in A Department or Work Unit
Performs Criminal Prosecutions for Both Misdemeanors and Felonies Receives and Reviews Complaints, Examining Evidence, Interviewing Witnesses, Investigating Crime Scenes, and Reviewing Police Reports to Determine if Criminal Prosecution Is Warranted
Authorizes and Drafts Criminal Complaints, Information, and Other Legal Documents to Support Criminal Prosecutions
Conducts Pleadings, Arraignments, Pre-Trial Agreements, and Other Aspects of Trial Work in Court, Preparing and Presenting Cases at Preliminary Hearings, Trials, and Grand Jury Proceedings
Analyzes the Facts of Cases and Legal Precedents for Preliminary Hearing Motions, Stipulations, or Waivers
Confers with Judges And/or Opposition Attorneys Regarding Modifications, Withdrawing Charges, and Changing Charges
Negotiates Case Settlements; Provides Briefings and Oral Arguments Anticipates and Prepares for Legal Reasoning of Opposition Attorneys Drafts Jury Instructions
Presents Opening Statements
Interrogates and Cross Examines Witnesses
Argues Points of Law
Presents Final Arguments and Summations
Reviews Court Records, Analyzes Evidence, and Prepares Appellate Briefs
Works with Local Law Enforcement Agencies on Cases
Plans and Coordinates Investigations for Gathering and Preparing Evidence for Criminal Cases
May Be Responsible for Planning, Coordination, and Preparation of Family Support Legal Cases
Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Any Combination of Training and Experience Which Would Likely Provide the Required Knowledge and Abilities Is Qualifying. a Typical Way to Obtain the Required Knowledge and Abilities Would Be:

Two Years of Professional Work Experience in Performing Criminal Law Work Comparable Comparable to That of An Deputy District Attorney Ii with San Benito County.

Special Requirements:
Possession Of, or Ability to Obtain, an Appropriate Valid California Driver's License.

Current Membership in The State Bar of California.

Knowledge Of/ability To

Knowledge Of:

Principles of Criminal, Constitutional, Civil, and Administrative Law.
California Codes and Statutes Applicable to Criminal Law.
Judicial Procedures and The Rules of Evidence.
Legal Research Methods.
Interviewing Techniques.
Computers and Software Used in Professional Legal Work.

Ability To:

Perform Professional Legal and Legal Research Work.
Maintain Administrative Responsibility for An Assigned Area of Legal Services.
Analyze Facts and Apply Legal Precedents and Principles to Assigned Cases.
Prepare and Present Cases at All Levels of The Court System.
Communicate Effectively Both Orally and In Writing.
Prepare and Present a Variety of Special Reports.
Operate a Computer and Use Appropriate Software in The Performance of Professional Legal Work.
Effectively Represent the District Attorney's Office with The Public, Courts, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Other Government Jurisdictions.
Establish and Maintain Cooperative Working Relationships.

Disaster Service Workers:
All San Benito County Employees Are Designated “disaster Service Workers” Through State and Local Laws (ca Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6 via Adoption of Local Ordinance No. 361 1, 2-25-75). as Disaster Service Workers, All County Employees Are Expected to Remain at Work, or To Report for Work as Soon as Practicable, Following Significant Emergency or Disaster.

Selection Process:
All Completed Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires Will Be Reviewed. Depending upon The Number of Applicants Who Meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Examination Process May Include a Screening Committee (pass/fail) And/or an Oral Examination (100%) Which May Include a Written Practical Component to Determine Placement on The Eligible List.

In Accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, Et., Seq., All County of San Benito Employees Are Considered Disaster Service Workers Who May Be Required to Report for Duty, or Remain on Duty to Address Disaster Service Activities in The Event of An Emergency or Disaster and Are Required to Undertake an Applicable Loyalty Oath.