Deputy District Attorney - IV; Consumer and Environmental Crimes Unit

Deputy District Attorney I-IV - Consumer and Environmental Crimes Unit

The District Attorney of Solano County invites you to apply for the position of Deputy District Attorney I-IV. Deputy District Attorneys practice criminal and civil law in the prosecution of individuals accused of violating state and/or local laws.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in both criminal prosecution and civil litigation acquired in a District Attorney's Office or other State or Federal prosecutor's office and/or private law firm.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new areas of the law.
• Experience handling and presenting complex legal matters effectively in court.
• The ability to independently manage caseload and work cooperatively with other attorneys and staff.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong legal research and writing skills and oral advocacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

EXPERIENCE

Deputy District Attorney I ($7,926.70-9,634.95/month): no experience is required; however, applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.

Deputy District Attorney II ($10,728.33 - $13,040.43/month): a minimum of six months of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney I or its equivalent which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Three years experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the six months of criminal law experience.

Deputy District Attorney III ($12,337.65- $14,996.56/month): a minimum of one year of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney II or its equivalent (a total of 1.5 years of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney) which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Four years experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the two years of criminal law experience.

Deputy District Attorney IV ($14,191.11 - $17,249.38/month): a minimum of one year of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney III or its equivalent (a total of 2.5 years of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney) which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Five years experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the three years criminal law experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All levels of Deputy District Attorney:
Active membership in the California State Bar Association is required. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed every two (2) weeks. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

There is no required document submittal for this recruitment; however,…