Salary : $92,227.20 - $148,948.80 AnnuallyLocation : Jackson, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 24-00005Department: District AttorneyOpening Date: 02/01/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: ExemptDefinition and Distinguishing Characteristics* * * * *Deputy District Attorney I/II/III - $10,000.00 NEW HIRE BONUS * * * * *$5,000.00 Initial Hire/$5,000.00 Upon Completion of Probation* * * * * Deputy District Attorney IV - $15,000.00 NEW HIRE BONUS * * * * *$7,500.00 Initial Hire/$7,500.00 Upon Completion of ProbationDEFINITIONDDA I: Under general supervision, to perform the less difficult professional legal work in the District Attorney's Office; and to do related work as required.DDA II: Under direction, to perform a variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney's Office; and to do related work as required.DDA III and IV: Under direction, to perform a variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney's Office; to handle the more difficult and complex legal cases; to provide direction and work coordination for other legal and support staff in the District Attorney's Office; and to do related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSDDA I: This is the entry level classification in the professional legal series of Deputy District Attorney. Incumbents are members of the California State Bar, but typically have little experience in the practice of law. Incumbents typically work under the close direction of more experienced attorneys and perform work which is largely confined to the investigation, preparation and presentation of less difficult criminal cases in Superior Courts.DDA II: An experienced level classification in the professional legal series of Deputy District Attorney. Incumbents are members of the California State Bar, with two years' experience in the practice of criminal law or one year experience in criminal prosecution or defense for a governmental agency. Incumbents typically are involved in the investigation, preparation and presentation of misdemeanor criminal cases and preliminary hearings in Superior Courts.DDA III: The journey level class in the Deputy District Attorney series, with four years' experience in the practice of criminal law, or two years' experience in criminal prosecution or defense for a governmental agency. Incumbents are expected to handle the range of cases and issues before any court. This class is distinguished from the next lower class of Deputy District Attorney II by the greater difficulty of cases assigned, and by the lesser degree of supervision. This class is further distinguished from the next higher of Deputy District Attorney IV by the fact that the latter are routinely assigned to most difficult and complex criminal cases, works independently and without supervision.DDA IV: Advanced journey-level class in Deputy District Attorney series which works independently and without supervision in all but a few cases. The class is distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney III in that incumbents are knowledgeable in and perform the full range of legal duties of the office as required, and spend a majority of their time on the most difficult and complex criminal cases.REPORTS TODistrict Attorney or Chief Assistant District Attorney.CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISEDDDA I and DDA II: NoneDDA III and IV: Provides lead direction for other legal and/or support staff. Examples of Duties The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. DDA I:
- Under supervision, interviews complainants and witnesses in regard to prospective criminal complaints.
- Conducts such aspects of trial attorney work as pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial agreements, assignment of projects to investigators, legal research, negotiations with defense attorneys, decisions on whether to proceed to trial.
- Selection of jurors.
- Prosecution
- Recommendations on sentence and disposition of files.
- Prepares correspondence and reports.
- Presents and prosecutes criminal cases in Superior Courts of Amador County.
DDAII Duties In addition to the Duties of Deputy District Attorney I:
- Conducts such aspects of trial attorney work as arraignments, pre-preliminary hearings, assignment of projects to investigators, legal research, negotiations with defense attorneys.
- Prosecution
- Recommendations on sentence and disposition of files.
- Incumbents typically are involved in the investigation, preparation and presentation of juvenile criminal cases in Superior Courts.
DDAIII Duties In addition to the Duties of Deputy District Attorney I and II:
- Prepares and tries difficult and complex cases before the Appellate Department, Superior Court and other courts as required.
- Presents and prosecutes criminal cases in all courts.
DDAIV Duties In addition to the Duties of Deputy District Attorney I, II and III:
- Prepares and tries the most difficult and complex criminal cases in all courts.
- Confers with the District Attorney on policy and procedural matters.
- Works in liaison with city, county, state and federal officials on law enforcement questions of evidence, law, procedure, court presentations, and other matters.
- May provide functional supervision to other attorneys.
Essential Qualifications DDA I, II, III, and IV:Knowledge of:
- The Penal Code and other California statutes and their application to criminal law.
- The principles of Criminal, Constitutional, and Administrative Law.
- Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
- Search and Seizure.
- Legal research methods.
Ability to:
- Analyze facts and apply legal principles and precedents to specific criminal cases.
- Develop legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law.
- Perform legal research.
- Prepare and present criminal cases at all levels of the court system.
- Effectively represent the District Attorney's Office in contacts with the public, community organizations, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative teamwork relationships with District Attorney, deputies and staff.
And For Deputy District Attorney III and IV:
- Provide work direction, training and coordination for other staff including overseeing the functions of a specialized unit in the District Attorney's Office.
- Principles of work direction, work coordination , and training.
- Perform the more difficult and complex legal work.
- Thorough knowledge of a specialized area of legal work when required by job assignment.
Training and Experience Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying; AND:Deputy District Attorney I: Active membership in the State Bar of California.Deputy District Attorney II:One (1) year of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney I with Amador County.Deputy District Attorney III:Two (2) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney II with Amador County.Deputy District Attorney IV: Two (2) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney III with Amador County.Special Requirements:
- Active Membership in the State Bar of California (DDA I, II, III, and IV).
- Have a working knowledge of computer word processing and computer legal research.
- Possess a valid California driver license.
To apply,please visit: **Applications will only be accepted through the above website**Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.Amador County provides a comprehensive benefits program to support our employees.Health Benefits include:
- Medical -CalPERS Medical plans
- Dental- Delta Dental Basic and Buy-up options
- Vision- VSP Vision Basic and Buy-up options
- Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
- Life Insurance- County provided $12,000 policy
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Supplemental Life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accruals
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