DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III

Yuba County; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yuba County District Attorney’s Office seeks a Deputy District Attorney III to prosecute complex cases on behalf of the People, upholding justice with integrity and professionalism. You will engage in high-level legal writing and oral advocacy while preserving public safety.

Minimum: Juris Doctorate and active CA Bar; four years of relevant experience. Preferred: more experience as an attorney or intern, and willingness to undergo background checks and Live Scan.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
• Active California Bar membership is required prior to conditional offer.
• Experience as an attorney in the practice of law is preferred for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Represent the People in court on behalf of the District Attorney.
• Prosecute complex cases with integrity and professionalism.
• Engage in legal writing and oral advocacy to support the People.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communication

Integrity

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Job description

Deputy District Attorney l Hiring Range: $4,055 - $4,460 / Biweekly, $105,415 - $115,956 / Annually + Benefits

Deputy District Attorney II Hiring Range: $4,480 - $4,928 / Biweekly, $116,480 - $128,128 / Annually + Benefits

Deputy District Attorney III Hiring Range: $4,951 - $5,446 / Biweekly, $128,710 - $141,582 / Annually. + Benefits

The ideal candidate:

• Understands that the District Attorney represents the People, not an ordinary party, and prioritizes justice over simply winning a case.
• Acts as a servant of the law, ensuring that the guilty do not escape and the innocent do not suffer.
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct in all matters.
• Possesses a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.
• Demonstrates strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Shows a commitment to protecting public safety through the rule of law.
• Experienced prosecutors will have a record of trying complex cases and building a reputation for professional excellence and compassion.
• Takes initiative and manages responsibilities effectively, while demonstrating excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Represents the People on behalf of the District Attorney with dedication, fairness, and respect for the law.

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications the County reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Deputy District Attorney I
MINIMUM:Possession of aJuris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law.
PREFERRED:In addition to the above minimum,relevant professional experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern.

Deputy District Attorney II
MINIMUM:Possession of aJuris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law and one (1) year of professional experience as an attorney in the practice of law.
PREFERRED:In addition to the above minimum,additional years of relevant professional experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern.

Deputy District Attorney III
MINIMUM:Possession of aJuris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law and four (4) years of professional experience as an attorney in the practice of law.
PREFERRED:In addition to the above minimum,additional years of relevant professional experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern.

Licensing and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Prior to a conditional job offer at I-level: must have an active membership (in good standing) in the State Bar of California; maintain throughout employment.
• Be a member in good standing of the California State Bar Association. (NOTE: Recent law school graduates, who have taken the California Bar Exam and not yet received their results, may participate in a recruitment/examination process).

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation, which includes Live Scan fingerprinting required prior to hire.
• Occasionally attend meetings and communicate outside of normal working hours.
• Occasionally travel overnight for work or training.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

About the District Attorney's Office:

The District Attorney represents the People in court as the public prosecutor, working with the Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies to keep the community safe. The District Attorney does this by suppressing criminal behavior through ethical prosecution, fostering trust in the rule of law, and supporting victims of crime. Once a law enforcement agency completes an investigation into a crime committed in Yuba County, it refers to the Yuba County District Attorney for prosecution. Yuba County District Attorney’s Office receives over 4,000 new case referrals each year from law enforcement agencies, including the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department, Marysville Police Department, Wheatland Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Department of Fish and Game, Yuba County Probation, and many others.