Deputy District Attorney-I-V

Stanislaus County•Modesto, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes or offenses that occur within the County. District Attorney staff represent the People of the State of California in criminal cases, provide support and assistance to crime victims, and work in partnership with local law enforcement agencies to promote public safety. The mission is JUSTICE WITH INTEGRITY. The staff consists of approximately 163 employees. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list to fill current and future full-time and part-time vacancies for general criminal prosecutor positions. Eligible lists are usually good for six months and may be extended for up to one year. The Stanislaus County District Attorney is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy District Attorney I-V. As a member of our prosecution team, you could be assigned to a variety of cases including driving under the influence, domestic violence, drug sales and possession, elder abuse, child abuse, gang crimes, consumer fraud, environmental crimes, agricultural crimes, auto theft, homicide, sexual assault, human trafficking and more. You will prepare and prosecute your assigned cases with a team of support personnel including investigators, victim advocates, paralegals, and clerical support staff. You will interview witnesses and examine, evaluate, and present evidence as you prosecute your misdemeanor and/or felony cases. The ideal candidate will be a team-player who has a demonstrated passion for seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime including some prior experience or connection to prosecution, law enforcement, and/or victim advocacy. Candidates may be considered for appointment to any level in the classification series based on their level of experience and ability. We are seeking professionals with excellent analytical, research, written communication, and oral advocacy skills. Deputy District Attorneys work under the direction of a Chief Deputy District Attorney and are responsible for the review of investigative reports and evidence submitted by law enforcement, issuance of criminal complaints, and the preparation and presentation of criminal cases in court. Deputy District Attorneys draft legal opinions on points of criminal law for argument in court or for dissemination to law enforcement agencies and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Legal research and writing.
Criminal and civil law and procedure.
Rules of evidence.
Trial principles.
Oral argument.
Constitutional law.
Knowledge and compliance with the Rules of Professional Responsibility.
Issuance standards.
Charging statutes and language.
Sentencing and probation parameters.
Office procedures and practices.
Rules of court.
Probation department policy and procedures as related to misdemeanor cases.
Felony sentencing structure including rules of court and statutes.
All rules and statutes applicable to felonies.
The duties, powers, limitation and authority of the District Attorney's Office.
Trials.
Probation and sentencing rules.
Specialized statutes and enhancements.
Advanced knowledge of specialized statutes including sentencing and enhancements.
Legal principles and their application.
Trial procedures and rules of evidence.
Legal research methods.
Public speaking.
Write clearly and concisely.
Argue clearly and logically.
Demonstrated flexibility in approach to legal issues and working with people.
"Think on your feet" and ability to explain thoughts coherently.
Basic computer skills to function effectively in an automated environment.
Office computer efficiency.
Basic legal research and writing.
Argument.
Organization and handling multiple cases.
Present evidence and arguments.
Make sentencing recommendations.
Negotiate settlements.
Advanced legal research and writing.
Professionally represent the office in public.
Organize multiple tasks.
Prepare and present statements of fact, law and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Evaluate facts and evidence, obtain information through examination of facts and evidence.
Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices.
Follow directions, accept and learn from criticism.
Communicate effectively, extract information from and coherently provide it to others.
Produce research and writing, accurately document actions.
Dress professionally.
Work with others in a team environment.
Maintain the confidence and respect of members of the legal profession, public officials and other persons contacted in the work environment.
Evaluate requests for the issuance of criminal complaints.
Evaluate cases to determine the parameters of settlement.
Present legal motions in court clearly and logically.
Review charging documents for accuracy.
Evaluate cases to determine the parameters of settlement of complex and multiple issues.
Determine sentencing parameters utilizing state statutes and local rules of court.
Represent the office in public.
Prosecute all felony cases.
Track and document statistical data.
Competently prosecute all cases including homicides.
Willingness to prosecute capital cases.
Assume the full range of responsibilities relating to the office.
Pass California State Bar and possess valid bar license.
Active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California.
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents.
Ability to pass a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated passion for seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime.
Prior experience or connection to prosecution, law enforcement, and/or victim advocacy.
A minimum of six (6) months of experience as an Attorney I OR Three (3) years' experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the six (6) months of criminal law experience.
One (1) year experience as an Attorney II OR Equivalent of four (4) years' experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the two years of criminal law experience.
A minimum of one (1) year of criminal prosecution and trial experience as an Attorney III or its equivalent OR Five (5) years of experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for three (3) years of criminal law experience.
One (1) year experience as an Attorney IV or equivalent.
Three (3) months experience working in a District Attorney’s Office or Public Defender’s Office OR performing duties including any of the following: Working with all types of misdemeanor maters, including law & motion, trials and juvenile matters, Preparing and making appropriate public and/or courtroom presentation in person or via Zoom or Teams electronic video media, Prosecuting felonies, handling preliminary hearings, trials, and law and motion, “Brady” issues and “Pitchess” motions.

Responsibilities

Handle routine misdemeanor matters.
Handle all misdemeanor matters, including trials and juvenile matters; and Entry level felonies.
Felonies; Preliminary hearings; Trials; and Juvenile Court.
Felony cases; including homicides; and Track and document statistical data on appropriate cases.
All felony cases, including capital homicides; May include responsibility for a specialized unit; and All levels including other duties as assigned.
Review of investigative reports and evidence submitted by law enforcement.
Issuance of criminal complaints.
Preparation and presentation of criminal cases in court.
Draft legal opinions on points of criminal law for argument in court or for dissemination to law enforcement agencies.
Interview witnesses.
Examine, evaluate, and present evidence.
Prepare and prosecute assigned cases.
Evaluate cases to determine the parameters of settlement.
Determine sentencing parameters utilizing state statutes and local rules of court.
Represent the office in public.
Prosecute all felony cases.
Track and document statistical data.
Competently prosecute all cases including homicides.
Willingness to prosecute capital cases.
Assume the full range of responsibilities relating to the office.