Prosecutor: Entry-to-Senior District Attorney Roles

County of Santa Clara; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 143,499 - 304,254; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara in San Jose, California, invites applicants for Attorney I–IV roles to perform professional legal work in the District Attorney’s Office under direction. Candidates will be evaluated for the appropriate level during interviews and must possess active California State Bar membership upon appointment.

Duties include prosecuting cases in superior court, reviewing evidence with law enforcement, drafting motions and briefs, and communicating with victims, witnesses, and judges.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar upon appointment.
• Two additional levels require progressively more experience and bar eligibility.
• Candidates are assessed for appropriate attorney level during interviews.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in superior court and present evidence.
• Review evidence and advise law enforcement on legal proceedings.
• Prepare motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Consult with defense counsel and judges to discuss pleas.
• Conduct post-conviction proceedings and sentencing.
• Communicate with victims and advocates to ensure compliance with Marsy’s Law.
• Appear for and represent the District Attorney’s Office at court hearings and arraignments.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required.

Skills

California State Bar membership

Job description

County of Santa Clara in San Jose, California, invites applicants for Attorney I–IV roles to perform professional legal work in the District Attorney’s Office under direction. Candidates will be evaluated for the appropriate level during interviews and must possess active California State Bar membership upon appointment.

Duties include prosecuting cases in superior court, reviewing evidence with law enforcement, drafting motions and briefs, and communicating with victims, witnesses, and judges.