Deputy District Attorney II

County of Mendocino•Mendocino, CA

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About 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 direct supervision, the Deputy District Attorney II performs a variety of professional legal work involving the preparation, filing and prosecution of criminal misdemeanor 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.

Requirements

Current membership with the State Bar of California and one (1) year experience as a practicing attorney equivalent to that of the Deputy District Attorney I level; or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licensed to practice law in the State of California
Valid Drivers License
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.
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.
Analyze situations effectively, interpret and apply laws and regulations and recommend effective courses of action.
Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
Write reports, motions, briefs and/or other legal documents.
Speak effectively before groups and respond to questions.
Argue clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
Maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
Understand and accept differences in human behavior, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Prepare and present cases in court; negotiate settlements.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Interview victims and witnesses related to crimes; discuss cases with associated parties, such as investigators, police officers, probation officers and other attorneys; prepare victims and witnesses for court appearance and testimony.
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 and judges.
Appear and present in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences and/or trials.
Research, formulate, draft and file motions, briefs and/or other legal documents.
Argue motions in court; present evidence and witness testimony.
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.
May act as a representative for the District Attorney's Office.
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.