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Butte County · 1 week ago

Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV

Oroville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $192K/yr

Butte County is seeking a Deputy District Attorney for various levels within the District Attorney’s Office. The role involves performing professional legal duties in support of criminal prosecution, including representing the District Attorney in court, conducting legal research, and managing investigations related to legal cases.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Represents the District Attorney in prosecuting persons charged with criminal offenses; assures cases are resolved within office policy guidelines

Drafts complaints, briefs, motions, and other legal documents; prepares memoranda of law, briefs and other filings and legal documents as required

Performs the full range of routine to complex legal activities, involving the investigation and prosecution of routine to complex criminal or civil cases; prepares and presents cases in court

Evaluates incoming law enforcement reports involving juvenile and adult offenders; review reports and files cases and handles all aspects of prosecution from arraignment to sentencing and through appeal

Reviews, analyzes, and researches allegations; makes determination on the appropriate charge following receipt of the agency reports; files criminal charges; keeps victims and witnesses informed of the status of legal proceedings

Interviews witnesses and victims; reviews and analyzes evidence, police reports, and other materials related to pending cases

Provides direction to law enforcement and investigative personnel related to investigation of criminal offenses; provides advice as to applicable laws, court decisions, and legal authorities

Reviews, analyzes and approves requests from law enforcement for search and arrest warrants

Negotiates with defense counsel at pre-trial hearings regarding case disposition or modification

Prepares and appears in court for trials, hearing, and pleadings

Makes recommendations regarding sentencing and presents that position at sentencing and revocation hearings

Researches law and precedents to obtain information needed to prosecute pending cases

Performs appellate research and drafts appellate briefs, pleadings, bail recommendations, motions, and other legal documents; appears in the designated court of appeal

Manages court calendars to ensure that cases are resolved quickly; prepares for weekly settlement conferences; conducts discussions with court staff and defense attorneys to facilitate case settlement

Performs trial work, including jury selection, examination and cross-examination, and argument of the prosecution case

Maintains accurate records and files, and compiles reports of work performed

Participates in various task forces with surrounding counties

Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions; evaluates their impact on the prosecution of civil and criminal cases and recommends appropriate action

Communicates with victims and witness to advise on the status of the case; obtain information and schedule meetings or court appearances

Serves as a lead attorney on projects, task forces, including law enforcement training and liaison tasks, as assigned

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorateCalifornia Bar LicenseCriminal LawLegal ResearchLegal WritingCourt ProceduresTeamworkCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctorate

Possession of an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California

Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations

One (1) year of legal experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of law in the State of California, preferably in the area of criminal prosecution, and demonstrated increased ability to prosecute complex misdemeanor cases is required for advancement to the level of Deputy District Attorney II

Two (2) years of legal experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of law in the State of California, preferably in the area of criminal prosecution, and demonstrated increased ability to prosecute complex misdemeanor cases is required for advancement to the level of Deputy District Attorney III

An additional one (1) year (a total of three (3) years) of legal experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of law in the State of California, preferably in the area of criminal prosecution, and demonstrated increased ability to prosecute the most complex and/or high penalty cases with minimal supervision is required for advancement to the level of Deputy District Attorney IV