Deputy District Attorney III - Blythe

Overview

The Office of the District Attorney seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the III level to fill vacancies in the Colorado River Office (located in Blythe, California). Incumbents will perform a wide range of professional legal work in criminal and related civil cases; prepare and present cases before any court within the state; perform other related duties as required.

The Deputy District Attorney III - Blythe is the journey level classification in the Deputy District Attorney series reporting to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position, and is solely designated to be used in the desert region of Blythe. As such, incumbents within this classification will be assigned, and expected to work in, the Office of the District Attorney located in Blythe.

The Deputy District Attorney III - Blythe is distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney II by the former’s assignments which require demonstrated ability to effectively perform the complete range of legal work in the field of prosecution. The Deputy District Attorney III – Blythe is further distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney IV in that the latter prosecutes the more difficult and complex cases involving multiple defendants, multiple charges and serious consequences of error, and/or function as lead supervisors over journey level attorneys.

The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The office’s staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.

We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.

• 11% Difficult-to-Recruit differential

• Investigate, research and prepare all types of cases for prosecution; present and prosecute cases before all courts within the state.
• Interview and advise law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; act as a senior deputy for cases in branch Municipal Courts; negotiate with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.
• Perform legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; study, interpret and apply statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• May assist in the training and supervision of other deputies.
• May act for higher level deputies in their absence; dictate correspondence and prepare reports.
• May coordinate the work of support personnel.

• OPTION I: Experience:
  One year as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.
• OPTION II: Experience:
  Two years in the practice of criminal law.
• OPTION III: Experience:
  Three years in the practice of law.

• Legal principles and their application
• Rules of evidence and conduct of court proceedings
• Duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office
• Methods, procedures and practices of prosecution
• Grand jury functions and procedures
  
  Roles and operations of related agencies in the criminal justice system

• Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices
• Present facts, arguments and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form
• Perform legal research
• Work cooperatively with others

• License/Certificate:
  Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Brittney Mathis at  or via email at bmathis.