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County of Riverside · 4 days ago

Deputy District Attorney III/IV - Indio

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$137K/yr - $180K/yr

3+ years exp

The County of Riverside is seeking Deputy District Attorneys at the III or IV level to fill vacancies in Indio. These positions involve performing demanding legal work in the prosecution of criminal and related civil cases, including investigating, preparing, and presenting cases in court.

GovernmentHealth CarePublic RelationsPublic SafetySocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Investigates, researches, and prepares all types of cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases before all courts within the State

Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; acts as a senior deputy for cases in Courts; negotiates with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases

Performs legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; studies, interprets, and applies statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions

May assist in the training and supervision of other deputies

Prepares and presents evidence and arguments for the prosecution of difficult felony cases involving multiple defendants and multiple charges, and having serious consequences of error, or a high degree of public interest

Negotiates with defense counsel regarding the disposition of cases or modification of charges; performs specialized legal research and litigation in unique and complex areas of law; trains and consults with other attorneys on points of law, evidence, and legal procedures

May assign, review, and evaluate the work of journey level deputies in the litigation of civil, misdemeanor, and felony cases of average difficulty and complexity

Directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of specialized projects

May act for superiors in their absence or at their direction

Qualification

Criminal law experienceLegal researchCalifornia Bar membershipProsecution skillsCourt proceedings knowledgeAnalytical skillsProfessional ethicsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency

Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law

Three years of experience in the practice of law

One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III in Riverside County, or in an equivalent class in the office of another prosecuting attorney in California

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required

Must be able to pass an extensive background check

Knowledge of legal principles and their application; California statutory and case law; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office; the methods, procedures, and practices of prosecution; professional ethics in the practice of law

Ability to analyze complex legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present facts, arguments, and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others