Description:
About the Position:The
District Attorney's Office currently has two (2) full-time, contingent
hire vacancies in the General Prosecution Unit that will be filled at
either the Deputy District Attorney I level or the Deputy District
Attorney Il level. These positions are anticipated to last for 6 months
but may be extended or ended early based upon the needs of the
department and ongoing funding.
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.
Additional information can be found in the class specification.
About You:
Our Highly Qualified Candidate: 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 litigation matters. The ideal candidate has a proven track
record of excellent customer service and is a team player, works
respectfully, collaboratively and develops positive working
relationships with colleagues, clients, staff and court personnel. In
addition to the above, the ideal Deputy District Attorney II has a full
range of experience prosecuting misdemeanor cases through jury trials to
verdict.We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required 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 candidates must have:- One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a Deputy District Attorney or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Candidates will be considered for the District Attorney level(s) for which they meet minimum qualifications.
Special Requirements: The selected candidate must pass a background investigation as required for employment in a law enforcement agency.
