Deputy District Attorney III

Overview

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office has a vacancy for a Deputy District Attorney III in Santa Maria, California. The salary range is $128,835.20 - $155,604.80 annually. This recruitment will remain open until filled.

We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill current and future vacancies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Please select all locations you are willing to accept employment for current and future vacancies. Work locations are assigned by the District Attorney and are subject to change based on workload demands.

About the Department

The mission of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime. The District Attorney has offices in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. The Office embodies a "team" approach to fighting crime, wherein Deputy District Attorneys, Investigators, Victim Witness staff, and support staff work closely together at all stages of a case. The Office is dedicated to ongoing training and skill development, as well as fostering the development of new technologies to fight crime and achieve justice. Specialized prosecution units exist for violent crimes, gangs, vulnerable victims, and white-collar crime.

To learn more about the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, please visit : https : / / da.countyofsb.org /

The Position

Under direction, performs a variety of complex criminal and civil investigations, trial preparations, and prosecutions; and related work as required.

The Ideal Candidate

The selected candidate will possess extensive experience handling high-level criminal prosecutions, which may involve homicides, multi-defendant trials, gang-related offenses, and / or child sexual abuse cases. This background should include advanced legal analysis, drafting and arguing complex motions, and a strong track record of collaboration with law enforcement partners. The candidate must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, manage a demanding caseload, exercise sound judgment in fast-paced situations, and have deep knowledge of the California Rules of Evidence. The role also requires being proactive, highly organized, and committed to working cooperatively within a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and advises complainants and witnesses regarding prospective criminal or civil actions; studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and legal authorities for use in prosecuting cases.
• Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, demurrers, discovery, and judgments.
• Prosecutes a variety of cases, including felony trials, misdemeanor trials, and presentation of preliminary hearings.
• Performs related work such as preparing petitions and dictating legal instruments, complaints, reports, and correspondence.

Deputy District Attorney III — Employment Standards

Active membership in the State Bar of California AND

Additional Qualifications For Both Positions : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required. Knowledge of : the organization, powers, and limitations of county governmental functions, civil and criminal codes, and the California Constitution; trial procedures and the rules of evidence; administrative law. Ability to : appraise, interpret, and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems; present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; prepare, present and conduct trials effectively; perform legal research; work effectively with others.

Selection Process

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

Conditions

Conditional Job Offer : Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of one year.

Benefits

The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. For details, see the Benefits tab or the text above. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time / credit towards vacation accrual.

Disaster Service

Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared disaster service workers. Activities may be assigned to them by superiors or by law.

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by law. The County remains committed to merit-based selection and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE : Open until filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. Erin Kuhn, Talent Acquisition Analyst II – erkuhn@countyofsb.org

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