Closing Date: 8th May, 2024
Description:
Job Summary:A Government Entity is hiring Deputy District Attorney's to join their team. This is a continuous recruitment and applications will be reviewed every two weeks.
Vacancies may fill at either the I, II, III, or IV level. Candidates need only apply once; all applications will be screened for the minimum requirements at the highest level they are qualified for. In the case of higher-level vacancies, names from the eligible list will be referred based on qualifying level. For lower-level vacancies, higher level candidates on the eligible list may not be excluded from being referred.
To view the specific job descriptions for each level, please follow the links below:
Deputy District Attorney I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/suttercounty/classspecs/1287268?keywords=deputy%20district%20attorney&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Salary: $39.89 - $53.69 Hourly; $82,971 - $111,674 Annually
Deputy District Attorney II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/suttercounty/classspecs/1287312?page=12&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Salary: $39.89 - $53.69 Hourly; $82,971 - $111,674 Annually
Deputy District Attorney II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/suttercounty/classspecs/1287312?page=12&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Salary: $43.01 - $58.08 Hourly; $89,466 - $120,797 Annually
Deputy District Attorney III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/suttercounty/classspecs/1287315?page=12&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Deputy District Attorney III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/suttercounty/classspecs/1287315?page=12&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Salary: $47.71 - $64.17 Hourly; $99,247 - $133,467 Annually
Deputy District Attorney IV (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/suttercounty/classspecs/1287319?keywords=deputy%20district%20attorney&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Deputy District Attorney IV (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/suttercounty/classspecs/1287319?keywords=deputy%20district%20attorney&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Salary: $54.79 - $73.63 Hourly; $113,965 - $153,146 Annually
Deputy District Attorney I is the entry level of the Deputy District Attorney series for attorneys without previous legal experience. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are set within procedural frameworks established by higher level positions. As experience accrues, the incumbent performs with increasing independence. Work requires incumbents to exercise some judgment in selecting appropriate established guidelines to follow. Significant deviations require prior approval. Interpretation of general administrative or operational policies is sometimes necessary.
Deputy District Attorney II is characterized as the full working level assigned all phases of legal work of average difficulty under general supervision and direction within a framework of established procedures. At this level, incumbents work with only occasional instruction or assistance. Work is reviewed upon completion and for overall results; requires frequent interpretation of policies, procedures and guidelines; and may require the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies and regulations.
Deputy District Attorney III is characterized as the advanced working level consistently assigned difficult and complex criminal and civil cases or civil legal work done under minimum direction. This classification possesses a significant level of specialized, technical or functional expertise beyond that expected at the journey level and exercises no or only limited supervisory responsibilities. Positions at this level require highly specialized knowledge, abilities, skills and experience and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of their duties. Work is judged primarily on overall results with great latitude in determining work methods and assignment requirements. Work may require the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies and regulations. Employees have greater authority over assignments and decisions required to complete the work than lower level classifications.
Deputy District Attorney IV works under the direction of higher level management staff and emphasis is on supervision and performing the more complex work of the Misdemeanor and Juvenile Divisions. Work is performed within a broad framework of general policy; and requires creativity and resourcefulness to accomplish goals and objectives, and in applying concepts, plans and strategies which may deviate from traditional methods and practices. It is distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney III, by the supervisory responsibilities of the Misdemeanor and Juvenile Divisions. It is distinguished from the Assistant District Attorney in that the scope is less broad and does not have overall responsibility for the administration and operation of the department.
NOTICE: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e-mail through Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications.
Example of Duties:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
Deputy District Attorney I:
Deputy District Attorney II:
Deputy District Attorney III:
Deputy District Attorney I is the entry level of the Deputy District Attorney series for attorneys without previous legal experience. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are set within procedural frameworks established by higher level positions. As experience accrues, the incumbent performs with increasing independence. Work requires incumbents to exercise some judgment in selecting appropriate established guidelines to follow. Significant deviations require prior approval. Interpretation of general administrative or operational policies is sometimes necessary.
Deputy District Attorney II is characterized as the full working level assigned all phases of legal work of average difficulty under general supervision and direction within a framework of established procedures. At this level, incumbents work with only occasional instruction or assistance. Work is reviewed upon completion and for overall results; requires frequent interpretation of policies, procedures and guidelines; and may require the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies and regulations.
Deputy District Attorney III is characterized as the advanced working level consistently assigned difficult and complex criminal and civil cases or civil legal work done under minimum direction. This classification possesses a significant level of specialized, technical or functional expertise beyond that expected at the journey level and exercises no or only limited supervisory responsibilities. Positions at this level require highly specialized knowledge, abilities, skills and experience and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of their duties. Work is judged primarily on overall results with great latitude in determining work methods and assignment requirements. Work may require the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies and regulations. Employees have greater authority over assignments and decisions required to complete the work than lower level classifications.
Deputy District Attorney IV works under the direction of higher level management staff and emphasis is on supervision and performing the more complex work of the Misdemeanor and Juvenile Divisions. Work is performed within a broad framework of general policy; and requires creativity and resourcefulness to accomplish goals and objectives, and in applying concepts, plans and strategies which may deviate from traditional methods and practices. It is distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney III, by the supervisory responsibilities of the Misdemeanor and Juvenile Divisions. It is distinguished from the Assistant District Attorney in that the scope is less broad and does not have overall responsibility for the administration and operation of the department.
NOTICE: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e-mail through Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications.
Example of Duties:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
Deputy District Attorney I:
- Prepares trial cases; reviews reports; interviews witnesses; obtains, reviews, and analyzes evidence; researches laws and issues; prepares questions and statements; represents the People at pre-trial motions; discusses cases with defense attorneys.
- Tries cases; prepares briefs and legal memoranda; delivers opening statements; presents case; cross-examines defense witnesses; delivers closing arguments; represents the People at hearings related to each case.
- Researches law and drafts myriad legal complaints, motions, memoranda, liens, and other documents relating to cases assigned; reviews documents for complete and accurate information; forwards documents to supervisory personnel for review and revision; files documents with the Court in compliance with applicable law.
- Represents the People at settlement conferences; reviews case files; talks to witnesses; determines the need for restitution; explains proceedings to defendants; presents any settlements to the court and explains the facts and prior history in court.
- Represents the interests of dependent children; reviews related reports; meets with minor children; interviews witnesses; obtains and reviews evidence; researches laws and issues; represents the child during dispositional proceedings.
- Attends continuing education courses to maintain knowledge of current law and legal procedures.
- Participate in ride-alongs with law enforcement to observe law enforcement practices and activities.
- Prepares trial cases; reviews reports; interviews witnesses; obtains, reviews, and analyzes evidence; researches laws and issues; prepares questions and statements; represents the People at pre-trial motions; discusses cases with defense attorneys.
- Tries cases; prepares briefs and legal memoranda; delivers opening statements; presents case; cross-examines defense witnesses; delivers closing arguments; represents the People at all hearings related to each case.
- Researches law and drafts myriad legal complaints, motions, memoranda, liens, and other documents relating to cases assigned; reviews documents for complete and accurate information; files documents in stipulation with applicable law.
- Represents the People at mandatory plea bargain and settlement conferences; reviews case files; talks to witnesses; determines the need for restitution.
- Formulates plea bargains with defense attorneys; explains proceedings to defendants; writes out plea bargains; represents the People at change of plea dates; presents any bargains to the court and explains the facts and prior history in court.
- Represents the interests of dependent children; reviews related reports; meets with minor children; interviews witnesses; obtains and reviews evidence; researches laws and issues; represents the child during dispositional proceedings.
- Represents the People during jurisdictional proceedings; advises support staff in case preparation and obtaining evidence; assists support staff in the completion of required documents required for each case.
- Reviews legal documents prepared by legal staff to ensure complete and accurate information; revises documentation as appropriate and approves accordingly.
- Trains new attorneys on applicable laws and regulations, legal procedures, and office policy.
- Represents Sutter County at local and state legal conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations; provide input and analysis.
- Attends continuing education courses to maintain knowledge of current law and legal procedures.
- Participate in ride-alongs with law enforcement to observe law enforcement practices and activities.
- Prepares trial cases; reviews reports; responds to defense motions; interviews witnesses; obtains, reviews, and analyzes evidence; researches laws and issues; prepares questions and statements; represents the People at pre-trial motions; discusses cases with defense attorneys.
- Tries cases; prepares briefs and legal memoranda; delivers opening statements; presents case; cross-examines defense witnesses; delivers closing arguments; represents the People at all hearings related to each case.
- Researches law and drafts legal motions and other documents relating to cases assigned; reviews documents for complete and accurate information; files documents in accord with applicable law.
- Represents the People at plea bargain conferen
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