Deputy District Attorney I/II/III
Company: Trinity, County of CA
Location: Weaverville
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB
Deputy District Attorney I:Under general direction, to perform
professional criminal legal work and legal research; to represent
the District Attorney's Office on legal assignments; and to do
related work as required.Deputy District Attorney II:Under general
direction, to perform a variety of professional criminal legal work
and legal research; to represent the District Attorney's Office on
a variety of legal assignments; to plan and coordinate
investigation for the prosecution of legal cases; and to do related
work as required.Deputy District Attorney III:Under general
direction, to perform a variety of the more complex professional
legal work and legal research; to represent the District Attorney's
Office on assigned cases; to plan and coordinate investigation for
the prosecution of legal cases; and to do related work as
required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(The following is used as a partial description and is not
restrictive as to duties required.)Deputy District Attorney
I/IIPerforms professional legal assignments and research; performs
criminal prosecutions for both misdemeanors and felonies; receives
and reviews complaints, examining evidence, interviewing witnesses,
investigating crime scenes, and reviewing police reports to
determine if criminal prosecution is warranted; authorizes and
drafts criminal complaints, information, and other legal documents
to support criminal prosecutions; conducts pleadings, arraignments,
pre-trial agreements, and other aspects of trial work; appears in
court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings,
trials, and Grand Jury proceedings; -analyzes the facts of cases
and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations,
or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys
regarding modifications, withdrawing charges, and changing charges;
negotiates case settlements; provides briefings and oral arguments;
anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition
attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements;
interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law;
presents final arguments and summations; reviews court records,
analyzes evidence, and prepares appellate briefs; works with local
law enforcement agencies on cases; may be responsible for
preparation of family support legal -cases.Deputy District Attorney
III:Performs a variety of the more complex professional legal
assignments and research; performs criminal prosecutions for both
misdemeanors and felonies; receives and reviews complaints,
examining evidence, interviewing witnesses, investigating crime
scenes, and reviewing police reports to determine if criminal
prosecution is warranted; authorizes and drafts criminal
complaints, information, and other legal documents to support
criminal prosecutions; conducts pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial
agreements, and other aspects of trial work; appears In court,
preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials, and
Grand Jury - - -proceedings; analyzes the facts of cases and legal
precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or
waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding
modifications, withdrawing charges, and changing charges;
negotiates case settlements; provides briefings and oral arguments;
anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition
attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements;
interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law;
presents final arguments and summations; reviews court records,
analyzes evidence, and prepares appellate briefs; works with local
law enforcement agencies on cases; plans and coordinates
investigations for gathering and preparing evidence for criminal
cases; may be responsible for planning, coordination, and
preparation of family support legal cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:Principles of Criminal, Constitutional, Civil, and
Administrative Law. -California codes and statutes applicable to
criminal and civil law. -Judicial procedures and the rules of
evidence. -Legal research methods.Interviewing techniques.
-Computers and software used in professional legal work. - - - - -
- - - -Ability to:Perform professional legal and legal research
work. -Analyze facts and apply legal precedents and principles to
assigned cases. -Prepare and present cases at all levels of the
court system. -Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
-Prepare and present a variety of special reports. -Operate a
computer and use appropriate software in the performance of
professional legal work. Effectively represent the District
Attorney's Office with the public, courts, law enforcement
agencies, and other government jurisdictions. -Establish and
maintain cooperative working relationshipsDeputy District Attorney
III:Maintain administrative responsibility for an assigned area of
legal services.Training and Experience:Any combination of training
and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. -A typical way to obtain the required
knowledge and abilities would be:Deputy District Attorney I:
-Completion of requisite legal training and eligibility for
membership in the State Bar of California.Deputy District Attorney
II:Two (2) years of professional work experience in performing
criminal law work comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney
I with Trinity County.Deputy District Attorney III:Two (2) years of
professional work experience in performing criminal law work
comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney II with Trinity
County. -Special Requirements:Possession of, or ability to obtain,
an appropriate valid California Driver's License. -Deputy District
Attorney I:Current membership in the State Bar of California must
be achieved within six (6) months of employment or appointment in
this job class will be terminated.Deputy District Attorney
II/III:Current membership in the State Bar of California.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSit for extended periods; frequently
stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination;
lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and
vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office
equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and
FAX. - -TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office
environment and courtroom environment; occasionally works outside;
continuous contact with other staff.SALARY:Deputy District Attorney
I: -$5,455.65 - $6,631.38 / MonthDeputy District Attorney II:
-$6,026.44 - $7,325.17 / MonthDeputy District Attorney
III:$6,927.23 - $8,420.10 / Month
Keywords: Trinity, County of CA, Redding , Deputy District Attorney I/II/III, Legal , Weaverville, California
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