Deputy District Attorney I/II

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THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office prosecution unit prosecutes adult and juvenile offenders for criminal offenses, evaluates law enforcement reports and documents, assists in search warrant preparation, prepares and files legal briefs and memoranda relating to prosecution activities and appeals, conducts original and supplemental investigation of cases, and to prepares for and conducts trials, post-trial and sentencing hearings, and appeals.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a great opportunity to work as an experienced Deputy District Attorney in beautiful El Dorado County whose office recently moved to a newly renovated modern building, which is fitting for a District Attorney's Office that is recognized throughout the state as being the top in innovation. The District Attorney's Office has an active social media presence, a new Child Advocacy Center located on site, and was one of the first District Attorney Offices in the state of California to go fully paperless in court. District Attorney Vern Pierson has also pushed many progressive and cutting new programs like Team Lead, Cold Case Task Force, and the use of drone technology for Virtual Jury View.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Perform legal activities, involving the investigation and prosecution of routine to complex criminal or civil cases; prepare and present cases in court.
Evaluate incoming law enforcement reports involving juvenile and adult offenders; review reports and files cases, and handle all aspects of prosecution from arraignment to sentencing.
Review, analyze, and research allegations; make determination on the appropriate charge following receipt of the agency reports; file criminal charges; keep victims and witnesses informed of the status of legal proceedings.
Interview witnesses and victims; review and analyze evidence, police reports, and other materials related to pending cases.
Negotiate with defense counsel at pre-trial hearings regarding case disposition or modification.
Prepare and appear in court for trails, hearing, and pleadings.
Make recommendations regarding sentencing and presents the position at sentencing and revocation hearings.
Assist and advise district attorney investigator and law enforcement agencies regarding in progress investigations.
Research law and precedents to obtain information needed to prosecute pending cases.
Perform appellate research and drafts appellate briefs, pleadings, bail recommendations, motions, and other legal documents; appear in the designated court of appeal.
Perform trial work, including jury selection, examination and cross-examination, and argument of the prosecution case
Click here to view the minimum Qualifications for Deputy District Attorney, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Applicants who are within six months of becoming an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California will be allowed to participate in any testing for the position; and if successful, will be placed on the eligible list; however, an eligible/candidate shall not be referred for the department hiring interview until completion and receipt of the qualifying membership with the State Bar of California. It will be applicant's responsibility to notify the The County of El Dorado Human Resources Department upon completion and receipt of the qualifying membership.
Deputy District Attorney I:
A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from an accredited law school.
Deputy District Attorney II:
A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from an accredited law school AND two (2) years of legal experience, preferably in the areas of criminal prosecution. Demonstrated increased ability to prosecute complex misdemeanor cases is required for advancement to the level of Deputy District Attorney II.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Sera Salmanyan in Human Resources at ****
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the Work Experience section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Deputy District Attorney I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.
We currently have the following vacancies:
One (1) full time vacancy located in Placerville, CA.
One (1) full time vacancy located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
This classification may include positions that are subject to current California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Public Health Officer Orders requiring all workers who provide services or work in facilities covered by the order to (a) have their first dose of a one-dose regimen or their second dose of a two-dose regimen of an approved vaccine against COVID-19, or (b) provide valid exemption as permitted by the order. An approved exemption would result in the exempted employee being required to wear a face-covering and be regularly tested for COVID-19.
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South Lake Tahoe
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About County of El Dorado
The County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts.
El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.
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