Deputy District Attorney III/IV

Yolo-County,-Ca; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Yolo District Attorney's Office is recruiting for one regular or limited-term full-time Deputy District Attorney I–IV, to be assigned to the Criminal Unit depending on experience. Starting step is at the hiring authority's discretion.

compensation is listed for Deputy District Attorney III and IV: III up to $176,737.60, IV up to $207,500.80 annually; position is open until filled with review ongoing. Eligible list may be used for future vacancies; PSLF program available.

Job description

The County of Yolo District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill one (1) regular or limited-term full-time position in the Deputy District Attorney class series. The positions will be assigned to the Criminal Unit as a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV, depending on the selected candidate's experience. The starting step is determined at the hiring authority's discretion.

This posting is for the Deputy District Attorney III-IV classification levels and current salary range are as follows:

Compensation

• Deputy District Attorney III: $145,392.00 - $176,737.60 Annually
• Deputy District Attorney IV: $170,705.60 - $207,500.80 Annually

This position is open until filled and submitted applications will be reviewed on a regular basis. The applications of qualified individuals will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for additional consideration.

In addition to filling the advertised vacancy, successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that may be utilized to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The District Attorney's Office participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

• Applicants are required to submit a detailed resume, a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of CA State Bar licensure (a printout from the "Attorney Search" section of the California State Bar website is acceptable).
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law; One (1) year of experience as journey-level attorney in any county in the State of California or at least one (1) year of experience at a prosecutor's office in the United States.
• License: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Deputy District Attorney III

• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law; One (1) year of experience as journey-level attorney in any county in the State of California or at least one (1) year of experience at a prosecutor's office in the United States.
• License: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Deputy District Attorney IV

• Experience: Four (4) years experience in the practice of law or three (3) years experience as an attorney with the County of Yolo.
• Licensure: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Special Requirement: Attorneys assigned to "special services" legal work must have one (1) year of experience in general civil law or in the civil and criminal prosecution of consumer or environmental law.
• Driver's License for all levels: Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Selection Procedure

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Background Check
• Conditional Job Offer, pending: Pre-Employment Exams
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at [phone] at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

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