Assistant District Attorney (Civil/Criminal) ( 8177)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

6d•$158,548 - $277,810•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is a leading law enforcement agency dedicated to making San Francisco one of America's safest cities through collaboration with communities and law enforcement. The office investigates, charges, and prosecutes criminal violations while also engaging in public education and crime prevention. Assistant District Attorneys gain significant responsibility early in their careers, starting in the Criminal Division and managing various cases. As they progress, they handle more complex and serious matters. The department welcomes both entry-level and experienced attorneys for various units within the Criminal Division, including Misdemeanors, Preliminary Hearings, General Felonies, Intake, Juvenile, Homicide, Child Abuse & Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Major Crimes, Alternative/Collaborative Courts, and Vulnerable Victims. Placement is at the discretion of the Office, considering applicant experience, vacancies, and operational needs. The office values diversity and seeks to recruit, retain, and promote legal staff that reflects the community it serves, emphasizing the importance of working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

Membership in the CA State Bar Association.
License to practice in all state courts.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal and municipal codes, laws, and ordinances, particularly as applied to civil and criminal laws.
Knowledge of legal processes and techniques of courtroom and jury trial work.
Knowledge of administrative techniques and methods, particularly as they relate to the activities of the District Attorney's Office.
Ability to speak and write effectively in the preparation and presentation of assigned legal cases.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment and tact in dealing with court officials, juries, law enforcement agencies, and other governmental agencies in connection with legal assignments.

Responsibilities

Tries jury and bench criminal cases and litigates evidentiary and other hearings in the San Francisco Superior Court.
Represents the People of the State of California in person via court appearances and in written petitions, motions, appeals, and/or other court documents.
Prepares court documents using word processing and database management.
May be placed in a high-stress environment and/or exposed to complex and challenging cases.
Exercises fair and ethical prosecution practices and respects the humanity and dignity of everyone involved in a criminal case.
Interviews witnesses.
Conducts and/or supervises investigations.
Writes legal briefs in conjunction with assigned cases and trials.
Prepares daily court calendar and maintains various records of warrants and citations issued.
Maintains files, including accurate recording of work product status, filing of memos on case dispositions, running law enforcement database checks on criminal backgrounds (e.g., rap sheets), and transporting relevant files/materials to court.
Receives and investigates complaints from the public and police department representatives to determine the necessity for issuing citations or warrants.
Interviews witnesses and issues citations.
Conducts citation hearings and determines the necessity for issuing warrants.
Effectively researches legal issues for the prosecution of criminal cases.
May represent the District Attorney to other law enforcement agencies, community-based organizations, and neighborhood/citizen meetings.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.