Deputy District Attorney I/II/III

ON-SITE in Weaverville, CA
Office Hours:  M - F 8 - 5
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Budgeted Hiring Range A - C of M225, M235, and M249
Deputy District Attorney I    $88,680.86 - $97,770.65
Deputy District Attorney II   $97,958.84 - $107,999.62
Deputy District Attorney III  $112,601.16 - $124,142.78

For comparison, the median household income in Trinity County, CA is $53,002.  The baseline annual cost of living for a single adult is roughly $46,754 before taxes, while modeled single-person living costs average around $51,098 per year. https://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/06105

As a Deputy District Attorney, you will have the opportunity to develop substantial courtroom and trial experience, handle meaningful criminal matters, work directly with law enforcement and justice-system partners, and progressively assume greater responsibility. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants more than a job—it is an opportunity to build the skills and experience necessary for a long-term career in prosecution, the judiciary, or other areas of the legal profession.  Notably, both of our current sitting judges are former Trinity County District Attorneys.

Under general direction, to perform professional criminal legal work and legal research; to represent the District Attorney’s Office on legal assignments; and to do related work as required.(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Deputy District Attorney I
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;  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.
Deputy District Attorney II
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; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modi?cations, withdrawing charges, and changing charges; negotiates case settlements; provides brie?ngs 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 ?nal 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 perform legal work for family support legal cases.

Deputy District Attorney III
Performs a variety of the more complex 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; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modi?cations, withdrawing charges, and changing charges; negotiates case settlements; provides brie?ngs 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 ?nal 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.Knowledge of:

• Principles of Criminal, Constitutional, Civil, and Administrative Law.
• California codes and statutes applicable to criminal and civil law.
• Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Legal research methods.
• Interviewing techniques.
• Computers and software used in professional legal work.            

Ability to:

• 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 Office with the public, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Training and Experience:
Deputy District Attorney I
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Completion of requisite legal training and eligibility for membership in the State Bar of California.

Deputy District Attorney II
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Two (2) years of professional work experience in performing criminal law work comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney I with Trinity County.

Deputy District Attorney III
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Two (2) years of professional work experience in performing criminal law work comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney II with Trinity County.

Special Requirements:
Deputy District Attorney I

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. 
• Current membership in the State Bar of California must be achieved within six (6) months of employment or appointment in this job class will be terminated.

Deputy District Attorney II and III

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
• Current membership in the State Bar of California.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, and copiers.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment and courtroom environment; occasionally works outside; continuous contact with other staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I
This is the entry and training level in the professional Deputy District Attorney class series.   Incumbents are expected to perform professional legal work and research with guidance and supervision from more experienced staff.  This class differs from Deputy District Attorney II in that Deputy District Attorney II is the first experienced working level with incumbents performing a broader range of legal work under less supervision.  Deputy District Attorney I incumbents will be expected to increasingly perform more complex work with less guidance.  When an incumbent has demonstrated sufficient legal knowledge and skills and sound work habits, they may be promoted to the Attorney II level when meeting requisite experience requirements.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II
This is the ?rst experienced working level in the professional Deputy District Attorney class series.  Incumbents are expected to perform professional legal work and research with minimal guidance and supervision.  This class di?ers from Deputy District Attorney I in that Deputy District Attorney I is the entry and training level with incumbents performing a narrower range of legal work under closer supervision. This class di?ers from Deputy District Attorney III in that Deputy District Attorney III is the advanced journey level with incumbents performing a broader range of the more complex legal and trial work.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III

This is the advanced journey level in the professional Deputy District Attorney class series.  Incumbents are expected to perform the more complex professional legal work and research with minimal guidance and supervision. This class di?ers from Deputy District Attorney II in that Deputy District Attorney III is the advanced journey level with incumbents performing a broader range of the more complex legal and trial work.  Deputy District Attorney III’s should perform the full range of legal services.  This class is distinguished from Deputy District Attorney IV in that Deputy District Attorney IV’s may be assigned administrative responsibilities not normally assigned to Deputy District Attorney III’s.

REPORTS TO
District Attorney.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I
This is not a supervisory class.
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II and III
Incumbents may provide work direction and coordination for legal support sta?.

Other Necessary Requirements

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).