Deputy District Attorney III

Contra Costa County; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A county district attorney's office in California is seeking applications for the position of Deputy District Attorney III. This role involves interviewing and advising victims, conducting hearings, and preparing legal documents. Candidates must have an active membership in the State Bar of California and at least one year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II or three years as a prosecutor. This position promotes ethical justice within the community, and successful candidates will contribute to enhancing public safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year as Deputy District Attorney II or three years as a prosecutor.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Advise victims on criminal cases and court processes.
• Conduct felony hearings, grand jury proceedings, and trials.
• Prepare legal documents and materials for cases.
• Collaborating with defense attorneys and judges to discuss plea agreements
• Researching and writing legal points and authorities and presenting them in court
• Preparing pleadings, legal documents, and other case materials in connection with trials, hearings and other legal proceedings

Skills

Interviewing and advising victims

Conducting preliminary felony hearings

Researching and writing legal documents

Education

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Tools

California Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Job description

Overview

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is committed to seeking justice and enhancing public safety for all our residents. To achieve this, we work tirelessly to determine the best outcome for all parties in the criminal justice system by ethically and responsibly considering each case. The District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney III on a continuous basis to fill current and future vacancies. Bargaining Unit: Deputy District Attorney's Association.

We are looking for candidates who are encouraged to apply immediately as part of a continuous recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing and advising victims about criminal cases and court processes
• Conducting preliminary felony hearings, grand jury proceedings and trying felony and misdemeanor cases
• Filing and reviewing criminal complaints, motions, and other legal documents
• Collaborating with defense attorneys and judges to discuss plea agreements
• Researching and writing legal points and authorities and presenting them in court
• Preparing pleadings, legal documents, and other case materials in connection with trials, hearings and other legal proceedings

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• License Required: Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state Motor Vehicle Operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.
• Registration: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in Contra Costa County or three (3) years of full-time experience as a prosecutor in a local, state, or federal organization.

Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates' relevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to the Deputy District Attorney III classification. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Angelica Tran at [e-mail]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at [phone].

Other Information

• Conviction History: After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
• Disaster Service Worker: All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: www.cccounty.us/hr