Deputy District Attorney II - Criminal Prosecution

SJCL; Fort Bragg (CA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Mendocino County District Attorney's Office seeks a Deputy District Attorney II to perform professional legal work in preparing, filing, and prosecuting criminal misdemeanor cases. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Duties include interviewing witnesses, reviewing reports, negotiating resolutions, and presenting in court.

Salary ranges from $102,190.40 to $124,238.40 annually. The role emphasizes ongoing professional development and case preparation for trials.

Qualifications

• Interview victims and witnesses related to crimes and discuss cases with investigators, police, and other attorneys.
• Review police reports, defendant files, probation reports and statements to obtain relevant information.
• Negotiate resolution of cases with defense attorneys and judges.
• Appear and present in court at arraignments, hearings, pre-trial conferences and trials.
• Research and file motions, briefs and other legal documents.
• Argue motions in court and present evidence and witness testimony.
• Prepare cases for jury trials and coordinate with relevant parties.
• Conduct legal research on criminal law issues.
• Review documentation to file criminal charges and related reports.
• Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge by attending seminars and reading trade journals.

Job description

Deputy District Attorney II - Mendocino County (Ukiah and Fort Bragg)

Under direct supervision, the Deputy District Attorney II performs a variety of professional legal work involving the preparation, filing and prosecution of criminal misdemeanor cases as assigned and provides assistance to department staff.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Interview victims and witnesses related to crimes; discuss cases with associated parties, such as investigators, police officers, probation officers and other attorneys; prepare victims and witnesses for court appearance and testimony.
• Review police reports, defendant files, probation reports, witness statements, evidence, crime scenes and/or other sources to obtain relevant information for cases.
• Negotiate resolution of cases with defense attorneys and judges.
• Appear and present in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences and/or trials.
• Research, formulate, draft and file motions, briefs and/or other legal documents.
• Argue motions in court; present evidence and witness testimony.
• Prepare cases for presentation at jury trials; coordinate with appropriate relevant parties.
• Conduct legal research on criminal law issues.
• Review appropriate documentation to file criminal charges.
• Review comprehensive investigative and/or other reports.
• Review current relevant legislation and litigation.
• May act as a representative for the District Attorney's Office.
• Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $102,190.40 - $124,238.40 Annually