Deputy District Attorney - Merced County District Attorney (Merced)

SJCL; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 77,459 - 182,665; Full time

Job summary

A public law institution in California seeks a Deputy District Attorney. The role involves reviewing cases, conducting investigations, determining prosecution validity, and preparing legal documents. Ideal candidates should have a Juris Doctor and a strong understanding of criminal law and procedures. The position offers a salary range of approximately $77,459 to $182,665 annually.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles of criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.
• Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of California penal code and legal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review complaints and conduct investigations.
• Determine if evidence justifies prosecution.
• Argue points of law and present legal documents.

Skills

Principles of criminal law

Judicial procedures

Legal research methods

Ethical conduct

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Deputy District Attorney - Merced County District Attorney (Merced)

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $37.24 - $72.11 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receives and reviews complaints filed in all types of cases.
• Examines the evidence, interview witnesses and investigates the scene of the crime.
• Determines if a crime has been committed, and whether the evidence justifies prosecution.
• Conducts pleadings, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of trial work.
• Assigns investigators to secure evidence or makes personal investigations.
• Confers with the judge or defense attorney regarding modification or withdrawal of charges.
• Selection of jurors, prosecution and dispositions of cases.
• Argues points of law, presents opening statements, final arguments or summations.
• Prepares motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents in connection with legal proceedings.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence and handles appeals.
• Advises the public and local law enforcement agencies on legal procedures/problems.
• Level V-Lead and provide direction to other attorneys within the series.
• Level V-May be assigned to represent the District Attorney in public forums.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.
• Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Penal code of the State of California and other criminal statutes.
• Legal procedures and documents, and trial procedures used in court cases.
• Principles, practices, methods, and materials of legal research.
• Ethical and professional rules of conduct.
• Level V-Advanced knowledge of specialized statutes including sentencing enhancements

Salary Range: $77,459.20 - $182,665.60 Annually