Deputy District Attorney: High-Impact Prosecution

Humboldt County; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt County District Attorney's Office in Eureka, CA seeks a Deputy District Attorney I-IV to prosecute criminal and civil cases, work with law enforcement, and manage court calendars. This role requires analytical thinking, strong courtroom skills, and a commitment to public service.

The position involves evaluating complaints, directing investigations, and providing guidance to junior staff, with progression through multiple levels based on experience.

Qualifications

• Civil and criminal law and procedures.
• Pleading and practices and effective techniques in presentation of court cases.
• Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Principles, methods and techniques of legal research and investigation.
• Responsibilities and obligations of public officials and administrative agencies.
• State and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting the prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Review criminal cases to prepare for court.
• Prepare briefs on legal issues.
• Handle cases from filing through trial and sentencing.
• Work with others in the office to assist victims and witnesses with court proceedings.

Skills

Civil and criminal law

Pleading and court presentation

Judicial procedures

Legal research and investigation

Constitutional law

Effective advocacy

Education

Law degree

Bar admission (CA)

Job description

Humboldt County District Attorney's Office in Eureka, CA seeks a Deputy District Attorney I-IV to prosecute criminal and civil cases, work with law enforcement, and manage court calendars. This role requires analytical thinking, strong courtroom skills, and a commitment to public service.

The position involves evaluating complaints, directing investigations, and providing guidance to junior staff, with progression through multiple levels based on experience.