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Attorney I/II/III/IV

Yreka, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$71K/yr - $141K/yr

The County of Siskiyou is seeking Attorneys at various levels to perform professional criminal or civil legal work and legal research. The role involves representing the District Attorney's, Public Defender's, or Siskiyou Modoc Regional Child Support Services on legal assignments and conducting related work as required.

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Responsibilities

Performs professional legal assignments and research; performs criminal prosecutions for both misdemeanors and felonies; receives and reviews complaints, examining evidence, interviewing witnesses, investigating crime scenes, and reviewing police reports to determine if criminal prosecution is warranted; authorizes and drafts criminal complaints, information, and other legal documents to support criminal prosecutions; conducts pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial agreements, and other aspects of trial work; appears in court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials, and Grand Jury proceedings; reviews and analyzes complaints to prepare criminal defense; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modifications, withdrawing charges, and changing charges; negotiates case settlements; provides briefings and oral arguments; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; reviews court records, analyzes evidence, and prepares appellate briefs; works with local law enforcement agencies on cases; may be responsible for preparation of family support legal cases; may serve as legal advisor for assigned county departments, special districts, boards, or commissions

Performs a variety of professional legal assignments and research; performs criminal prosecutions for both misdemeanors and felonies; receives and reviews complaints, examining evidence, interviewing witnesses, investigating crime scenes, and reviewing police reports to determine if criminal prosecution is warranted; authorizes and drafts criminal complaints, information, and other legal documents to support criminal prosecutions; conducts pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial agreements, and other aspects of trial work; appears in court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials, and Grand Jury proceedings; reviews and analyzes complaints to prepare criminal defense; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modifications, withdrawing charges, and changing charges; negotiates case settlements; provides briefings and oral arguments; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; reviews court records, analyzes evidence, and prepares appellate briefs; works with local law enforcement agencies on cases; plans and coordinates investigations for gathering and preparing evidence for criminal cases; may be responsible for planning, coordination, and preparation of family support legal cases; may perform legal work and provide advice to county departments, special districts, boards, or commissions

Performs a variety of the more complex professional legal assignments and research; may be assigned responsibility for an area of specialized legal services in a department or work unit; performs criminal prosecutions for both misdemeanors and felonies; receives and reviews complaints, examining evidence, interviewing witnesses, investigating crime scenes, and reviewing police reports to determine if criminal prosecution is warranted; authorizes and drafts criminal complaints, information, and other legal documents to support criminal prosecutions; conducts pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial agreements, and other aspects of trial work; appears in court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials, and Grand Jury proceedings; reviews and analyzes complaints to prepare criminal defense; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modifications, withdrawing charges, and changing charges; negotiates case settlements; provides briefings and oral arguments; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; reviews court records, analyzes evidence, and prepares appellate briefs; works with local law enforcement agencies on cases; plans and coordinates investigations for gathering and preparing evidence for criminal cases; may be responsible for planning, coordination, and preparation of family support legal cases

Performs a variety of highly complex professional legal assignments and research; has the demonstrable ability to work on these most complex tasks in an independent manner; shows an understanding and ability to perform the full range of legal services which are provided by the Department; may be assigned responsibility for an area of specialized legal services; performs criminal prosecutions or defense for both misdemeanors and felonies; including cases involving potential life sentences; researches and investigates cases to gather information and prepare legal documents to support all aspects of legal work as assigned; appears in court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials and Grand Jury proceedings; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearings and motions, stipulations or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposing counsel regarding modifications; withdrawing and/or changing charges; negotiates case settlements; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposing counsel; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; argues points of law, presents final arguments and summations, reviews court records, analyzes evidence and prepares appellate briefs and writs

Qualification

California Bar membershipCriminal law expertiseLegal research methodsTrial proceduresCivil law knowledgeJudicial proceduresInterviewing techniquesCooperative relationshipsComputer proficiencyEffective communication

Required

Completion of requisite legal training and eligibility for membership in the state Bar of California

Possession of a current and appropriate driver's license

Current membership in the State Bar of California must be achieved within six months of employment or appointment in this job class will be terminated

Two years of professional work experience in performing criminal law work comparable to that of an Attorney I with Siskiyou County

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying

Eight years of full time, or its equivalent, trial professional work experience in the relevant area of law, including one year of experience as an Attorney III, Step 5, in the Siskiyou County District Attorney's, Public Defender's office or Child Support Services

Preferred

Perform professional legal and legal research work

Analyze facts and apply legal precedents and principles to assigned cases

Prepare and present cases at all levels of the court system

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Prepare and present a variety of special reports

Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of professional legal work

Effectively represent the District Attorney's or Public Defender's Office or Siskiyou Modoc Child Support Services Department with the public, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Maintain administrative responsibility for an assigned area of legal services