Deputy District Attorney - Merced County (Merced)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 89,710 - 182,665; Full time

Job summary

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW in Merced seeks a Deputy District Attorney to manage legal proceedings and advise law enforcement. Responsibilities include reviewing cases, conducting trials, and preparing legal documents.

Applicants should possess a law degree, preferably with experience in criminal law. The position offers a salary range from $89,710.40 to $182,665.60 annually for full-time roles while Extra-Help candidates earn $37.24 - $72.11 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree and be licensed to practice in California.
• Experience in criminal law is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews legal complaints.
• Determines grounds for prosecution.
• Conducts trial procedures and legal arguments.
• Advises local law enforcement on legal matters.
• Directs and leads other attorneys.

Skills

Evidence examination

Trial work

Legal document preparation

Communication

Data analysis

Job description

Deputy District Attorney - Merced County (Merced)

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.

Essential Functions

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• Respond appropriately to situations.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Note: The minimum salary shown on this job posting is set at the Deputy District Attorney I level, Step 4 of a 5-step range. This minimum salary will apply to all qualifying applicants on this recruitment for full time positions. 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.

Salary Range: $89,710.40 - $182,665.60 Annually