•Deadline Extended • Deputy District Attorney I-IV

Deputy District Attorney I-IV

The District Attorney's Office enhances public safety and seeks justice for all community members through ethical criminal prosecution, education, rehabilitation, and crime prevention efforts. All members of the District Attorney's Office work together in a supportive, fast-paced, professional team environment. Together we fairly and justly hold offenders accountable, assist crime victims, and uphold the law.

What You'll Do :

• Advocate on behalf of the People of the State of California on a variety of criminal cases at various stages of the proceedings including arraignment, OR / Bail hearings, trial and sentencing.
• Protect the rights of victims and the accused.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with law enforcement agencies, NGO's, crime victim advocates, attorneys, and court staff to achieve a fair and just outcome for all.
• Handle every stage of trial from jury selection to closing argument, with the assistance and guidance of supportive fellow prosecutors and investigators.
• Evaluate crime investigation reports and evidence, interview witnesses and victims, make crime charging decisions, negotiate and reach fair dispositions based upon law and fact.
• Research, prepare and submit legal pleadings on a variety of issues, including the latest changes in the law.

Where You'll Do It :

Humboldt County District Attorney's Office

825 5th Street, 4th Floor Eureka, CA 95501

More About Humboldt County :

Humboldt County is located on the Northern California Coast - 280 miles north of the San Francisco Bay Area. We enjoy a slower pace of life, friendly community, temperate climate, and exquisite natural beauty.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs legal work of a routine to complex nature in representing the County in prosecuting criminal and civil offenders; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a multi-level class in which incumbents may be assigned to any of four levels, depending upon experience, proficiency gained, and the complexity and sensitivity of assigned cases. The work may be related to prosecuting cases in any of a number of legal specialty areas. Involvement in formal litigation, discretionary powers, and direction of the work of other professional staff increase as incumbents progress through the various levels. Deputy District Attorney IV is considered to be the highest level non-supervisory class, fully capable of working independently in any number of complex areas and providing direction and training to less experienced staff.

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Other Requirements :

Must possess a valid California driver's license. Must be a current member of the California State Bar Association.

Desirable Education and Experience :

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is :

Deputy District Attorney I :

Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university, plus an appropriate law degree.

Deputy District Attorney II :

In addition to the above, one year of experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of law in the State of California, preferably in the area of criminal prosecution.

Deputy District Attorney III :

In addition to the above, two additional years of experience (for a total of three years) as an attorney engaged in the practice of law in the State of California, preferably in the area of criminal prosecution.

Deputy District Attorney IV :

In addition to the above, two additional years of experience (for a total of five years) as an attorney engaged in the practice of law in the State of California, preferably in the area of criminal prosecution. Demonstrated increased ability to prosecute complex and high penalty cases with a minimum of supervision is required for advancement to the level of Deputy District Attorney IV.

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