Deputy District Attorney

Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is recruiting licensed attorneys for various units. Deputy District Attorneys represent the People of the State of California in a variety of criminal cases before the Sacramento Superior Court.

Attorneys will handle all aspects of criminal proceedings and work closely with law enforcement. This is a full-time position requiring at least five years of criminal law experience, knowledge of evidentiary rules, and strong advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of criminal law litigation experience.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaboration with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Review cases and research relevant laws and statutes pertaining to the case.
• Draft and litigate motions.
• Handle all aspects of criminal proceedings including arraignment, preliminary hearings, jury trial, and sentencing.
• Interact and work closely with law enforcement.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Legal research

Motions drafting

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is recruiting licensed attorneys for various units in the office. Deputy District Attorneys represent the People of the State of California in a variety of criminal cases before the Sacramento Superior Court.

Attorneys are responsible for the review of cases, the research of relevant laws and statutes pertaining to the case, drafting and litigating motions, and for handling all aspects of criminal proceedings such as arraignment, preliminary hearings, jury trial, and sentencing. Attorneys will interact and work closely with law enforcement.

This is a full-time position. Qualified applicants must have at least five years of criminal law (litigation/trial) experience, knowledge of rules of evidence, advocacy skills, and a desire to be part of a team. Training is available. Pre-employment drug screen and background investigation are required to begin employment.

Visit: https://www.sacda.org/about/employment/ to learn more about our office.