Deputy District Attorney I​/II​/III​/IV​/V - Extra- Deputy District Attorney I​/II​/III​/IV​/V

NOTE:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be eligible for hiring incentive payments up to $20,000 as well as additional sick and vacation hours front-loaded depending on specific experience.

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $37.24 - $72.11
per hour.

• Receives and reviews complaints filed in all types of cases.
• Examines the evidence, interview witnesses and investigates the scene of the crime.
• Determines if a crime has been committed, and whether the evidence justifies prosecution.
• Conducts pleadings, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of trial work.
• Assigns investigators to secure evidence or makes personal investigations.
• Confers with the judge or defense attorney regarding modification or withdrawal of charges.
• Selection of jurors, prosecution and dispositions of cases.
• Argues points of law, presents opening statements, final arguments or summations.
• Prepares motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents in connection with legal proceedings.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence and handles appeals.
• Advices the public and local law enforcement agencies on legal procedures/problems.
• Level V-Lead and provide direction to other attorneys within the series.
• Level V-May be assigned to represent the District Attorney in public forums.

• Level I:
  None
• Level II:
  One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law.
• Level III:
  Two (2) years of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law.
• Level IV:
  Two (2) years of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III with Merced County OR four (4) years of experience in the practice of law.
• Level V:
  One (1) year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney IV with Merced County OR six (6) years of experience in the practice of law.

Active membership in the State Bar of California at time of appointment.

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• Respond appropriately to situations.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination;
  Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

• Principles of criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.
• Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Penal code of the State of California and other criminal statutes.
• Legal procedures and documents, and trial procedures used in court cases.
• Principles, practices, methods, and materials of legal research.
• Ethical and professional rules of conduct.
• Level V-Advanced knowledge of specialized statutes including sentencing enhancements.

• Perform legal research.
• Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments.
• Prepare and present criminal cases at all levels of the court system.
• Investigate and prosecute criminal complaints.
• Research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legal problems.
• Present law, facts, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Level V-Independently prosecute complex and sensitive criminal cases, including developing effective prosecution strategies.
• Level V-Effectively lead and direct attorneys and professional staff.