Deputy District Attorney II

Modoc county•Alturas, CA

4d•$6,548 - $10,156•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the District Attorney, performs professional legal work, consistent with departmental responsibilities by preparing and trying criminal cases in the courts for the District Attorney’s Office. This position is the second level and is assigned more complex cases and tasks under minimal supervision. Incumbents who have advanced to this level in the series have demonstrated the ability and skills to adequately fulfill the requirements for this level through experience. With additional experience and abilities, incumbents may be eligible for advancement in this series.

Requirements

Knowledge of the California codes and statutes and their application to criminal and civil law.
Knowledge of legal principles and practices, including criminal, civil, administrative, and constitutional law.
Knowledge of legal research, terminology, and procedures.
Knowledge of current law issues and proposed legislation.
Knowledge of state and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of trial procedures, including rules of evidence.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of legal research, terminology, and procedures.
Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence, including laws of search and seizure.
Knowledge of responsibilities, power, and statutory limitations of the District Attorney’s Office.
Knowledge of appropriate software applications relative to the necessary duties and ability to operate a computer to perform professional legal work.
Knowledge of organizational leadership, including principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of organization, procedures, and operating details of the department.
Knowledge of principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to analyze and apply legal principles to facts.
Ability to perform legal research and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law.
Ability to prepare and present cases at all levels of the court system.
Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize assigned work.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative teamwork relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including staff of the District Attorney’s office, other county departments, County officials, fellow attorneys, the Public Defender, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to effectively represent the District Attorney’s Office in contact with the public, community organizations, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.
Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team.
Ability to use a smartphone.
Ability to utilize phone and computer applications.
Ability to use remote meeting technology.
Ability to embrace new technology to make the workplace more efficient.
Support the vision and mission of the county and its elected and appointed officials.
Provide courteous and timely customer service to the public as the ultimate employer.
Provide courteous and timely customer service to other county departments and work cooperatively with other county employees.
Adhere to the Modoc County Code of Safe Practices.
Must be licensed by the California State Bar Association to practice law in the State of California, and remain active with all California Bar annual requirements.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate.
One (1) year of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney I or its equivalent, and demonstrated knowledge and ability to successfully perform the duties.
Three (3) years of experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for one (1) year of criminal law experience.

Responsibilities

Work within the District Attorney’s Office, performing the full range of legal activities involving the investigation or prosecution of complex criminal cases.
Receive crime reports filed by the arresting officer.
Review and examine the evidence; interview witnesses; determine whether or not a crime has been committed, the nature of the crime, and whether or not the evidence justifies prosecution.
Appears in court on a variety of matters, participates in preliminary hearings, and tries cases.
Develops and implements case plans and appears in court on all related matters.
Prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings, and similar legal proceedings.
Analyze, interpret, and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs.
Prepare pleadings and other papers in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
Perform a wide variety of advanced legal research.
Prepares briefs and legal opinions.
Confers with judges and/or defense attorneys regarding modification, withdrawal, or changing of charges.
Coordinate activities with other departments and law enforcement agencies.
Drafts jury instructions.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services.
Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements in coordination with District Attorney’s staff.
Acts in the capacity of the District Attorney as required by direction from the District Attorney.
Performs all other duties as assigned.