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City of Thomaston · 3 months ago

Deputy District Attorney I/II/III or Assistant DA

Bridgeport, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$20K/yr - $20K/yr

2+ years exp

City of Thomaston is seeking a Deputy District Attorney to perform a variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney’s Office. The role involves handling criminal legal cases, providing direction to legal and support staff, and ensuring effective prosecution and legal representation.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Receives and reviews complaints for misdemeanor and felony cases; examines evidence, interviews witnesses, and investigates the scenes of crimes; determines whether or not a crime has been committed and if evidence justifies prosecution; conducts pleading, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of criminal trial work; requests investigative assistance to secure evidence or makes personal investigations as necessary; appears in court with complaints and tries cases; presents evidence; confers with judges and/or defense attorneys regarding modification, withdrawal, or changing of charges; performs criminal trial work in the selection of jurors, prosecution of cases, sentences, and disposition of cases; prepares trial briefs; researches questions of law; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of defense attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; researches legal precedents and previous cases to determine the basis of prosecuting cases; prepares and reviews correspondence; handles appeals as delegates; advises the public on legal problems as directed; maintain confidentiality

Receives and reviews reports, and coordinates with staff on matters including but not limited to Code Enforcement, Public Administration, Conservatorship and Guardianships, and Revenue Recovery. Conducts legal research; civil discovery; prepares pleadings; appears in court as necessary; conducts trial; presents evidence; confers with judges and/or opposing counsel; prepares trial briefs and all other duties relating to the above areas of law. Must be prepared to initiate and handle related criminal matters; maintain confidentiality

Incumbent may be required to provide lead direction and training to other District Attorney staff

Qualification

Active membership in State BarCriminal law experienceLegal research methodsCivil law knowledgeJudicial procedures knowledgeWork direction skillsComputer proficiencyConfidentiality maintenance

Required

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Graduation from an accredited school of law

Two (2) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney I for Deputy District Attorney II

Three (3) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney II for Deputy District Attorney III

Any combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying for Assistant District Attorney

Knowledge of the Penal Code and other California statutes and their application to criminal support law

Knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence

Knowledge of the principles of Criminal, Constitutional, and Administrative Law

Knowledge of legal research methods

Knowledge of the California Civil code, Code of Civil Procedure, Probate Code, Administrative Law and other California statutes and their application to civil law

Knowledge of the principles of civil law

Knowledge of principles of work direction, work coordination, and training

Ability to provide work direction, training and coordination for other staff including overseeing the functions of a specialized unit in the District Attorney's Office

Ability to perform the more difficult and complex legal work

Ability to analyze facts and apply legal principles and precedents to specific criminal support cases

Ability to develop legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law

Ability to perform legal research

Ability to prepare and present criminal and civil cases at all levels of the court system

Ability to effectively represent the District Attorney Office in contacts with the public, community organizations, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Ability to use a computer

Ability to maintain confidentiality