County of Sonoma (CA)
Deputy District Attorney II
County of Sonoma (CA), Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402
The
Sonoma County District Attorney's Office
is seeking experienced attorneys to join their team!Starting salary up to $83.32/hourly ($173,898/annually) and a competitive total compensation package!*At this time, there are multiple Deputy District Attorney positions that will be filled at the I, II, or III level, depending on qualifications. If you are interested in being considered for the I or III levels, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels.
When you join the District Attorney's Office, you become part of a team-oriented group of attorneys dedicated to public service. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:Salary Advancement
- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary rangeCareer Advancement
- With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Deputy District Attorney III (up to $198,944/annually)Paid Time Off
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per yearCounty Paid Health Premium Contributions
- 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan optionsStaff Development/Wellness Pay
- Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,250 and ongoing education/training opportunitiesAnnual Professional Development benefit
- $452Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefitsRetirement
- A pension fully integrated with Social SecurityPaid Parental Leave
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employmentThe Deputy District Attorney II position is a senior member of the Misdemeanor Team who may also be assigned to handle felony preliminary hearings and general felony jury trials. The position will review police reports to determine whether the District Attorney’s Office should file criminal charges and will prosecute criminal cases from initial arraignment through completion, including jury trials. The position will be responsible for a high volume of cases and must actively engage with other attorneys to ensure that all attorneys are consistently achieving uniform and just outcomes. For more serious cases involving vulnerable victims, this position is expected to consult with a Chief Deputy District Attorney. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work from home up to two days a week depending upon office staffing needs.
As an ideal Deputy District Attorney II candidate, you will possess at least one year of experience practicing criminal law; conducting jury trials, and a solid understanding of basic precepts of criminal law and procedure. You will also have sound legal research and writing skills and experience independently handling a daily court calendar. You will have had training in trial advocacy or other aspects of California criminal law and have experience litigating jury trials and evidentiary hearings. The ideal candidate will also possess many of the following:The initiative and passion to be a self-starter, with the ability to apply common sense and organization to efficiently handle complex legal mattersThe ability to exercise excellent legal judgment in criminal cases with the ability to empathetically communicate with victims of crimeExcellent stress management and time management skillsEffective negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, courts, and all members of the publicProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis, Prosecutor by Karpel, or other electronic case management systemPrior attendance at California District Attorneys Association or National District Attorneys Association seminars in Trial Practice, Felony Sentencing, and other areas relating to criminal prosecution is highly desired (but not required).
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Experience:
Legal experience subsequent to membership in the State Bar of California, which directly relates to the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, one year of legal experience practicing as a licensed attorney in a position comparable to Deputy District Attorney I in Sonoma County; or equivalent experience with another prosecuting agency, would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed.Professional License:
Current active membership in the State Bar of California.License:
Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.Working knowledge of:
the duties, powers limitations, and authorities of the Office of the District Attorney; the principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure, and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.Ability to:
research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.Please visit
Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma
to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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Sonoma County District Attorney's Office
is seeking experienced attorneys to join their team!Starting salary up to $83.32/hourly ($173,898/annually) and a competitive total compensation package!*At this time, there are multiple Deputy District Attorney positions that will be filled at the I, II, or III level, depending on qualifications. If you are interested in being considered for the I or III levels, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels.
When you join the District Attorney's Office, you become part of a team-oriented group of attorneys dedicated to public service. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:Salary Advancement
- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary rangeCareer Advancement
- With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Deputy District Attorney III (up to $198,944/annually)Paid Time Off
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per yearCounty Paid Health Premium Contributions
- 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan optionsStaff Development/Wellness Pay
- Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,250 and ongoing education/training opportunitiesAnnual Professional Development benefit
- $452Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefitsRetirement
- A pension fully integrated with Social SecurityPaid Parental Leave
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employmentThe Deputy District Attorney II position is a senior member of the Misdemeanor Team who may also be assigned to handle felony preliminary hearings and general felony jury trials. The position will review police reports to determine whether the District Attorney’s Office should file criminal charges and will prosecute criminal cases from initial arraignment through completion, including jury trials. The position will be responsible for a high volume of cases and must actively engage with other attorneys to ensure that all attorneys are consistently achieving uniform and just outcomes. For more serious cases involving vulnerable victims, this position is expected to consult with a Chief Deputy District Attorney. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work from home up to two days a week depending upon office staffing needs.
As an ideal Deputy District Attorney II candidate, you will possess at least one year of experience practicing criminal law; conducting jury trials, and a solid understanding of basic precepts of criminal law and procedure. You will also have sound legal research and writing skills and experience independently handling a daily court calendar. You will have had training in trial advocacy or other aspects of California criminal law and have experience litigating jury trials and evidentiary hearings. The ideal candidate will also possess many of the following:The initiative and passion to be a self-starter, with the ability to apply common sense and organization to efficiently handle complex legal mattersThe ability to exercise excellent legal judgment in criminal cases with the ability to empathetically communicate with victims of crimeExcellent stress management and time management skillsEffective negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, courts, and all members of the publicProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis, Prosecutor by Karpel, or other electronic case management systemPrior attendance at California District Attorneys Association or National District Attorneys Association seminars in Trial Practice, Felony Sentencing, and other areas relating to criminal prosecution is highly desired (but not required).
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Experience:
Legal experience subsequent to membership in the State Bar of California, which directly relates to the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, one year of legal experience practicing as a licensed attorney in a position comparable to Deputy District Attorney I in Sonoma County; or equivalent experience with another prosecuting agency, would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed.Professional License:
Current active membership in the State Bar of California.License:
Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.Working knowledge of:
the duties, powers limitations, and authorities of the Office of the District Attorney; the principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure, and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.Ability to:
research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.Please visit
Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma
to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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