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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Assistant District Attorney (Extra Help Only)

Mariposa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$62.19/hr - $75.60/hr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant District Attorney to perform difficult professional legal work in the enforcement of criminal law. The role involves managing operations in the District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting cases, and representing the District Attorney in their absence.

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Responsibilities

Assists in planning, directing, and overseeing the operations, functions, programs, and activities of the District Attorney’s Office

Develops, establishes, and implements departmental policies and procedures

Develops and administers assigned budgets, prepares budget requests, and controls expenditures

Handles specialized legal assignments requiring a high level of expertise

Directs additional investigation as required

Oversees the proper preparation and maintenance of legal documents and department records and reports

Coordinates and participates in the preparation, filing, and prosecution of juvenile and criminal cases handled by the District Attorney’s Office

Receives, reviews, and evaluates complaints and sheriff’s reports of all types of criminal cases

Interviews complainants, witnesses, criminals, and other individuals relevant to assigned cases; prepares and tries matters in court

Conducts pleadings, arraignments, pretrial negotiations, agreements, and other aspects of criminal trial work

Assists and advises County departments in cases involving potential criminal prosecution

Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints

Prepares and submits reports and special studies as required

Conducts legal research

Represents the department in meetings with other individuals, agencies, and organizations

Selects, directs, supervises, evaluates, and trains assigned staff

Performs general administrative work as required, including conducting and attending meetings, preparing correspondence, reviewing mail and literature, etc

Acts as or represents the District Attorney in his/her absence as required

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorateCalifornia Bar membershipCriminal law expertiseTrial procedures knowledgeLegal research methodsSupervisionLeadershipAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Five years of increasingly responsible professional legal work in family and/or criminal law, two of which must have been in a supervisory/leadership capacity; or two years as a Deputy District Attorney III in Mariposa County

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree. Degree or transcripts must be attached to application to qualify

Possession of current membership in the State Bar of California. Proof of current membership must be attached to application to qualify

Must have the ability to pass the California State Department of Justice fingerprinting clearance

Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form