Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV

Sutter County Human Resources•Yuba City, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sutter County District Attorney's Office is hiring Deputy District Attorney's to join their team. 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. The Deputy District Attorney I is the entry and trainee level for attorneys without previous legal experience, with assignments generally limited in scope and set within procedural frameworks established by higher level positions. As experience accrues, the incumbent performs with increasing independence, exercising some judgment in selecting appropriate established guidelines. Significant deviations require prior approval, and interpretation of general administrative or operational policies is sometimes necessary. The Deputy District Attorney II is the full working level, assigned all phases of legal work of average difficulty under general supervision and direction within established procedures. At this level, incumbents work with occasional instruction and assistance, with work reviewed upon completion. It requires frequent interpretation of policies, procedures, and guidelines, and may involve developing recommendations consistent with directives. The Deputy District Attorney III is the advanced working level, consistently assigned difficult and complex criminal and civil cases or civil legal work under minimum direction. This classification possesses specialized, technical, or functional expertise beyond the journey level and may have limited supervisory responsibilities. Positions require highly specialized knowledge, abilities, skills, and experience, often exercising independent judgment. Work is judged primarily on overall results with latitude in determining work methods, and employees have greater authority over assignments and decisions than lower-level classifications. The Deputy District Attorney IV is a single-position class focused on supervision and performing complex work within the Misdemeanor and Juvenile Divisions, working under higher-level management. Work requires creativity and resourcefulness, potentially deviating from traditional methods. It is distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney III by supervisory responsibilities and from the Assistant District Attorney by a less broad scope and lack of overall departmental administration responsibility.

Requirements

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
One year of experience as an Attorney I with Sutter County (for Deputy District Attorney II).
Two years of experience as an Attorney II with Sutter County (for Deputy District Attorney III).
Four years progressively responsible criminal prosecution, including one year equivalent to a Deputy District Attorney III with Sutter County (for Deputy District Attorney IV).
Experience as an attorney in a District Attorney's office, County Counsel, or Public Defender's office in another public agency may be considered equivalent.
Knowledge of State laws, court proceedings, rules of evidence, policies, procedures, and activities of the District Attorney's Office consistent with the highest standards of the legal profession and with the level of difficulty and expertise required for the position.
Ability to use communication skills and techniques required for gathering and transmitting information at all levels of the judiciary.
Ability to define problem areas.
Ability to conduct the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of data.
Ability to validate conclusions.
Ability to define and select alternatives.
Ability to coordinate and initiate action necessary to implement recommendations.
Ability to research issues and interpret complex regulations, laws, and guidelines.
Ability to interpret medical and scientific reports.
Ability to compile legal documents.
Ability to coordinate objectives and policies.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances.
Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies.
Ability to effectively deal with personal danger.
Ability to see; may require prolonged visual concentration.
Ability to hear and communicate orally.
Sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer, typing, data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Membership in the California State Bar.
Valid California driver’s license (may be required).

Responsibilities

Perform all phases of legal work of average difficulty under general supervision and direction within a framework of established procedures.
Work with occasional instruction or assistance.
Review work upon completion and for overall results.
Interpret policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Develop recommendations consistent with directives, policies, and regulations.
Handle difficult and complex criminal and civil cases or civil legal work under minimum direction.
Exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties.
Supervise the Misdemeanor and Juvenile Divisions (Deputy District Attorney IV).
Perform complex work within the Misdemeanour and Juvenile Divisions (Deputy District Attorney IV).
Apply concepts, plans, and strategies which may deviate from traditional methods and practices (Deputy District Attorney IV).