Deputy District Attorney I-II-III & Senior Deputy District Attorney

Job Description:

Deputy District Attorney I-II-III & Senior Deputy District Attorney

Description

Description

Deputy District Attorneys perform professional legal services in the prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters on behalf of the District Attorney and perform other related work as assigned. The District Attorney's Office is establishing an Employment List from this recruitment for future vacancies.
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III:
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III is a flexibly-staffed class with three levels. The levels are assigned at the department head’s discretion in accordance with budget provisions, workload, organizational needs and the individual attorney’s knowledge, judgment, skill and experience, subject to the following basic experience requirements. A Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law is required for all DDA levels.

• Level I - This level is assigned to attorneys who have no previous legal experience. Attorneys at this level work under close supervision. Applicants who have taken the California State Bar Exam this year and are waiting for results are encouraged to apply.

• Level II - This level is assigned to attorneys with at least one year of experience in the practice of law, who have demonstrated sufficient professional knowledge, judgment and skill to begin handling cases under general supervision.

• Level III - This level is assigned to attorneys with at least four years of experience in the practice of law, who have demonstrated sufficient professional knowledge, judgement and skill to handle the most difficult and complex cases under limited supervision.

Example of Duties:

• Reviews and evaluates law enforcement reports and associated information and makes decisions whether to prosecute, negotiate or dismiss.
• Appears in Superior Court for all criminally related court matters, including, pre-hearing conferences, sentencing, preliminary hearings, motions, and court and jury trials.
• Interviews witnesses and victims of criminal, domestic violence, and other offenses; reviews and evaluates physical evidence, views crime scenes; discusses cases with law enforcement; evaluates cases for settlement purposes and creates strategies for trial.
• Performs legal research regarding a variety of anticipated legal issues; provides advice to law enforcement staff regarding applicable laws, court decisions and legal authorities.
• Prepares a variety of documentation, such as jury instruction packets, motions, sentencing statements, correspondence and other materials.
• Prepares witness lists; organizes and compiles court exhibits and other evidence in preparation for court and trial and provides for legal discovery of such work.
• Prepares and presents cases to the Yuba County Grand Jury.

Senior Deputy District Attorney:
Senior Deputy District Attorneys are expert litigators that provide assistance and lead direction to other professional staff, and perform professional legal services in the prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters on behalf of the District Attorney, and perform other related work as assigned. A Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law is required for all DDA levels.

Example of Duties (In addition to above):

• Act as a lead attorney for a functional area, or a group of assigned subordinate attorneys.
• Assist assigned attorneys through regular mentoring, coaching, and functional review of their work.
• Advise Chief Deputy District Attorney and make recommendations regarding training and assignments for assigned attorneys.
• Provide routine and specific feedback to the Chief Deputy District Attorney regarding work performance and professional development of assigned attorneys.
• On a regular basis, tries the most complex and sensitive cases in the Superior Court.
• Prepare for and appear on behalf of the People in the Juvenile and Superior Courts of California on criminal and civil cases, handling all court appearances from arraignment to trial and sentencing.

Job Announcement URL:

https://www.yuba.org/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Organizational%20Se...

Job Description URL:

https://www.yuba.org/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Organizational%20Se...

Job PDF:

DDA I-II-III Job Flyer 2024.pdf

Additional Job PDF:

Senior DDA Job Flyer 2024.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The District Attorney is the representative not of an ordinary party to a controversy, but of a sovereignty whose obligation to govern impartially is as compelling as its obligation to govern at all; and whose interest, therefore, in a criminal prosecution is not that it shall win a case, but that justice shall be done. As such, they are a peculiar and very definite sense the servant of the law, the twofold aim of which is that guilty shall not escape or innocence suffer. Deputy District Attorneys represent the People on behalf of the District Attorney. As such, incumbents in this class must maintain the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to their duty as an advocate for the People.
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III:
The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity with a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility. They will possess excellent skills in legal writing and oral advocacy, with a demonstrated interest in protecting public safety through the rule of law. Experienced prosecutors looking to join Office will have demonstrated their dedication to justice and victims by routinely trying hard cases, developing a reputation for professional excellence and compassion. At all levels, the ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative and possesses excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Senior Deputy District Attorney:
The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity with a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility. They will have demonstrated their dedication to justice and victims by routinely trying hard cases, developing a reputation for professional excellence and compassion. Their experience will include complex trial work, e.g., multiple defendant cases, life crimes, homicides, domestic violence, gang cases, or sex crimes. They will have experience working closely with law enforcement, reviewing search warrants and directing follow-up investigations. They must take initiative, be organized, and have excellent communication and relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience in their personal or professional life as a coach, mentor, teacher, or leader.

Qualifications:

Deputy District Attorney I MINIMUM: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law.

PREFERRED: In addition to the above minimum, relevant professional experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern.

Deputy District Attorney II MINIMUM: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law, and one year of professional experience as an attorney in the practice of law.

PREFERRED: In addition to the above minimum, additional years of relevant professional experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern.

Deputy District Attorney III MINIMUM: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law, and four years of professional experience as an attorney in the practice of law.

PREFERRED: In addition to the above minimum, additional years of relevant professional experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern.

Senior Deputy District Attorney MINIMUM: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law, and five years of experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal or civil law.

PREFERRED: In addition to the above minimum, additional years of relevant professional experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal law, and experience mentoring, coaching, or supervising. Demonstrated ability and eagerness to conduct complex trial work.

Benefits

SALARY LEVEL I: $8,265 - $10,745/Monthly

SALARY LEVEL II: $9,132 - $11,872/Monthly

SALARY LEVEL III: $10,090 - $13,117/Monthly

SALARY LEVEL SENIOR: $11,777 - $15,311/Monthly

MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link.

RETIREMENT:

Classic = 2% @ 55

New = 2% @ 62

For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program.

MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program.

STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: Employees in this group do NOT participate in SDI.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: The County provides a self-funded disability insurance in-lieu of SDI. Disability rates are paid at 75% of salary up to the current maximum weekly rate established by the State SDI program for up to a maximum of 90 days while on leave for a limited or total disability.

MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and see General Resources.

DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits.

*Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage.

LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 life insurance for employees in this unit. An additional $50,000 in coverage is funded by the employee's contribution to the STD program. A total of $100,000 in coverage. Employees may purchase supplemental coverage for themselves and dependents.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member.

DEFERRED COMP: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available.

EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION 401(A) PLAN: Effective 01/01/2024: The County will provide a deferred compensation plan match after the completion of 2 years of service.

UNION AFFILIATION: Yuba County Deputy District Attorney Association (DDAA). Please visit this link and see the Memorandum of Understanding & Amendment to DDAA MOU.

For Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Deputy District Attorney Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this benefits summary .

Special Instructions

FINAL FILING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED (Application review on-going)

APPLICATION SCREENING:

An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Applications must include supplemental questionnaire, copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.

TO APPLY:

ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

OR

HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 129, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.

All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily so as not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers: Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us.

Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.

(Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx )

Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline:

• Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy)
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts
• Copy of Juris Doctorate Degree
• Copies of Related Certifications/Trainings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:

The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Department Interviews

(Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 8 - 10 weeks for successful candidates).

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

A completed supplemental questionnaire is an essential part of the examination process for this position. The responses will be reviewed for sufficient detail and will be rated according to pre-determined guidelines. Please include 1) Places of employment; 2) pertinent dates; 3) duties performed, etc. when responding to the questions. If a job includes responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Any experience and/or training listed MUST be identified on your application. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES:

When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST:

An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview.

DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW:

The District Attorney's Office will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(530)749-5637

Contact email:

njanda@co.yuba.ca.us

Closing Date/Time: Until filled

Salary:

$8,265.00-$15,311.00 Monthly