Deputy District Attorney III - Mendocino County; Ukiah and Fort Bragg

Deputy District Attorney III - Mendocino County (Ukiah and Fort Bragg)

Under general supervision, the Deputy District Attorney III performs a variety of professional legal work involving the preparation, filing and prosecution of criminal misdemeanor and felony cases as assigned and provides assistance to department staff.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Interview victims and witnesses related to crimes; discusses cases with associated parties, such as investigators, police officers, probation officers and other attorneys; prepare victims and witnesses for court appearance and testimony.
• Review police reports; defendant files; probation reports; witness statements; evidence; crime scenes; psychiatric, medical and forensic sciences information; and/or other sources to obtain relevant information for cases.
• Assist law enforcement agencies with investigations and issues of law.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Obtain search warrants; issue subpoenas.
• Negotiate resolutions of cases with defense attorneys and judges.
• Appear and present in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, sentencing, motions, post-conviction hearing and/or trials.
• Research, formulate, draft and file motions, briefs and/or other legal documents.
• Argue motions in court and present evidence and witness testimony.
• File and/or prepare cases for presentation at jury trials; coordinate with appropriate relevant parties; prepare audiovisual displays and demonstrative evidence using current technologies.
• Conduct legal research on criminal law issues.
• Review comprehensive investigative and/or other reports and appropriate documentation to file criminal charges.
• Review, edit and sign legal documents prepared by lower level district attorneys or other staff members.
• Review current relevant legislation and litigation.
• Authorize and approves extradition proceedings; handle insanity commitment proceedings.
• Act as a representative for the District Attorney's office; work with investigators to prepare cases for court; request investigations and evaluate results; discuss and resolve problems; discuss and plan case tactics and strategy with investigators.
• Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
• Provide guidance and assistance to less experienced district attorneys or others; answer legal questions and educate staff in changes in laws; review pleadings and filings of staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $ - $ Annually