Deputy District Attorney II/III/ Sr: County of Madera
Confidential
Madera, CA
Full-time
Legal
Posted on June 2, 2019
Position:
Deputy District Attorney II
Under direction, to provide a variety of professional legal services related to the criminal law through the District Attorney's Office; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
These are the full professional journey level positions in the Deputy District Attorney class series. Positions at these levels are distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at these levels receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. They are expected to handle assigned cases and legal issues with only occasional guidance from other legal staff. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Deputy District Attorney II level are normally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney I level. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Deputy District Attorney II level. Incumbents are members of the California State Bar.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
These are the full professional journey level positions in the Deputy District Attorney class series. Positions at these levels are distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at these levels receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. They are expected to handle assigned cases and legal issues with only occasional guidance from other legal staff. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Deputy District Attorney II level are normally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney I level. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Deputy District Attorney II level. Incumbents are members of the California State Bar.
Examples of Duties
Interviews complainants and witnesses in regard to prospective misdemeanor, felony, and criminal complaints including law violations related to controlled substances; conducts pleadings, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of criminal trial work; review and assist in preparing search warrants; examine crime scenes and evidence; prepare bail review and bail increase/decrease motions; performs legal research; negotiates agreements with defense attorneys; makes recommendations on whether or not to proceed to trial, selection of jurors, prosecution of cases, sentences, and disposition of files; prepares correspondence and reports; presents and prosecutes penal code violations in Madera County Courts, and Appellate Courts, as appropriate; conducts citation hearings; consults with other District Attorney staff on questions of evidence and law and procedure related to specific legal problems; provides advice on search and seizure and development of evidence to local law enforcement personnel; handles specialized legal assignments for first legal impressions, Juveniles, or Child Support; consults with and coordinates implementation of legal procedures with the Director of Child Support Services; reads and approves Welfare Fraud cases prior to filing; trains new Child Support Specialists in legal procedures; directs investigations by law enforcement officials; and handles assignments/cases related to the full range of criminal conduct, including: agriculture crimes, gang violence, child abuse and insurance fraud.
Position
Under direction, to provide a variety of professional legal services related to the criminal law through the District Attorney's Office; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
These are the full professional journey level positions in the Deputy District Attorney class series. Positions at these levels are distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at these levels receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. They are expected to handle assigned cases and legal issues with only occasional guidance from other legal staff. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Deputy District Attorney II level are normally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney I level. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Deputy District Attorney II level. Incumbents are members of the California State Bar.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
These are the full professional journey level positions in the Deputy District Attorney class series. Positions at these levels are distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at these levels receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. They are expected to handle assigned cases and legal issues with only occasional guidance from other legal staff. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Deputy District Attorney II level are normally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney I level. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Deputy District Attorney II level. Incumbents are members of the California State Bar.
Examples of Duties
Interviews complainants and witnesses in regard to prospective misdemeanor, felony, and criminal complaints including law violations related to controlled substances; conducts pleadings, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of criminal trial work; review and assist in preparing search warrants; examine crime scenes and evidence; prepare bail review and bail increase/decrease motions; performs legal research; negotiates agreements with defense attorneys; makes recommendations on whether or not to proceed to trial, selection of jurors, prosecution of cases, sentences, and disposition of files; prepares correspondence and reports; presents and prosecutes penal code violations in Madera County Courts, and Appellate Courts, as appropriate; conducts citation hearings; consults with other District Attorney staff on questions of evidence and law and procedure related to specific legal problems; provides advice on search and seizure and development of evidence to local law enforcement personnel; handles specialized legal assignments for first legal impressions, Juveniles, or Child Support; consults with and coordinates implementation of legal procedures with the Director of Child Support Services; reads and approves Welfare Fraud cases prior to filing; trains new Child Support Specialists in legal procedures; directs investigations by law enforcement officials; and handles assignments/cases related to the full range of criminal conduct, including: agriculture crimes, gang violence, child abuse and insurance fraud.
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Deputy District Attorney II/III/ Sr: County of Madera (Salary: $6953-$10317/mon. + xlnt.benes pkg.) APPLY BY: 6/12/19. For specific experience, education, & licensure, or to apply, visit www.maderacounty.com or https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca or contact HR at (559) 675-7705, or TDD (559) 675-8970. EOE