Deputy District Attorney I - Mendocino County, CA, United States - County Of Mendocino

County Of Mendocino

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Mendocino County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Position:

The current vacancies are in Ukiah and Fort Bragg, CA._

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

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Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. _Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al _

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:_
Interview victims and witnesses related to crimes; discuss cases with associated parties, such as investigators, police officers, probation officers and other attorneys.
Review police reports, defendant files, probation reports, witness statements, evidence, crime scenes and/or other sources to obtain relevant information for cases.
Issue subpoenas.
Negotiate resolution of cases with defense attorneys.
Appear and assist in making presentations in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, pretrial conferences and/or trials.
Research, formulate, draft and file motions, briefs and/or other legal documents.
Prepare cases for presentation at jury trials; coordinate with appropriate relevant parties.
Conduct legal research on criminal law issues.
Review appropriate documentation to file criminal charges.
Review comprehensive investigative and/or other reports.
Review current relevant legislation and litigation.
Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Current membership with the State Bar of California.

Completion of a legal intern program, preferably in a District Attorney's office, is highly desirable; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Licensed to practice law in the State of California
Valid Drivers License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Principles, procedures and practices regarding the practice of law in the State of California.
Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
Ethical and professional standards of conduct.

Skill in:

Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Mental and Physical Ability to:

Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
Write reports, motions, briefs and/or other legal documents.
Speak effectively before groups and respond to questions.
Argue clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
Maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
Understand and accept differences in human behavior, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information:

Important Application Information:

You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

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