Closing Date: 21st May, 2024

Description:

The Position:
The current vacancies are in Ukiah and Fort Bragg, CA.

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreement, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region including Fort Bragg, Mendocino, or in Point Arena, shall receive a 5% assignment premium. This premium shall also apply to employees temporarily assigned to these locations for one full pay period or a longer period of time.

Under close supervision, the Deputy District Attorney I learns and performs a variety of professional legal work involving the preparation, filing and prosecution of misdemeanor criminal cases as assigned and provides assistance to department staff.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Interview victims and witnesses related to crimes; discuss cases with associated parties, such as investigators, police officers, probation officers and other attorneys.
Review police reports, defendant files, probation reports, witness statements, evidence, crime scenes and/or other sources to obtain relevant information for cases.
Issue subpoenas.
Negotiate resolution of cases with defense attorneys.
Appear and assist in making presentations in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, pre-trial conferences and/or trials.
Research, formulate, draft and file motions, briefs and/or other legal documents.
Prepare cases for presentation at jury trials; coordinate with appropriate relevant parties.
Conduct legal research on criminal law issues.
Review appropriate documentation to file criminal charges.
Review comprehensive investigative and/or other reports.
Review current relevant legislation and litigation.
Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education and Experience:
Current membership with the State Bar of California. Completion of a legal intern program, preferably in a District Attorney's office, is highly desirable; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Licensed to practice law in the State of California
Valid Drivers License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

Principles, procedures and practices regarding the practice of law in the State of California.
Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
Ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.

Skill in:

Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.