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County of Riverside · 2 days ago

Deputy District Attorney II-IV (Special Prosecutions)

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $135K/yr

1+ years exp

The County of Riverside is seeking Deputy District Attorneys at the II, III, and IV levels to support the Special Prosecutions Unit. The role involves handling criminal and civil consumer fraud cases and requires strong legal knowledge and courtroom skills.

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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 branch Municipal 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

Assist in the training and supervision of other deputies

Act for higher level deputies in their absence; dictates correspondence and prepares reports

Coordinate the work of support personnel

Qualification

Legal knowledgeCourtroom litigationLegal researchCriminal law experienceAnalytical skillsWritten communicationOral communicationTeam collaboration

Required

One year of experience at the Deputy District Attorney I level with the District Attorney's office of Riverside County. (Certification of qualifications by the District Attorney may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience.)

One year of experience in the practice of law

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

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

Preferred

Significant experience in related special litigation, including but not limited to criminal jury trials, grand jury work, statewide civil litigation, State Bar or judicial council investigation/litigation