Traffic Control Supervisions Association
Deputy District Attorney - II
Traffic Control Supervisions Association, Rocklin, California, United States, 95765
Salary: $55.61 - $69.46/hour; $9,639.07 - $12,039.73/month; $115,668.80 - $144,476.80/yearDepartment: District AttorneyJob Type: OpenDate Opened: 12/4/2023 12:00:00 PMEmployment Type: Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)Work Location: Roseville, California (Granite Bay, Loomis, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville)This continuous recruitment will remain open for the calendar year, or until the final filing date, whichever occurs first. The eligible list established from this continuous recruitment will expire by the end of the calendar year. Applicants will be eligible to reapply and take an examination if a new recruitment opens the following calendar year.Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit
www.placer.ca.gov .Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.POSITION INFORMATION
The Placer County District Attorney’s Office is excited to announce openings for Deputy District Attorney - II. Our office offers a variety of assignments for prosecutors and seeks well qualified candidates who wish to have a positive impact on their community.This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4% in July 2024.BENEFITS
Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.DEFINITION
To perform professional legal work within the District Attorney's Office; to prepare and present civil and criminal cases in court; and to perform related work as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Deputies District Attorney II
is the first working level assigned to employees with at least one year of experience practicing law. Under general supervision, employees at this level perform work of average difficulty in all phases of criminal law.This class is distinguished from the Senior Deputy District Attorney in that the latter is responsible for providing lead direction to a functional or geographic area and presents the most complex and sensitive cases in court.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Supervising Deputy District Attorney or other management staff and receives technical and functional supervision from higher level Deputy District Attorneys.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Work within the District Attorney's Office, performing the full range of legal activities involving the investigation or prosecution of complex criminal or civil cases; prepare and present cases in court.Receive complaints and review reports filed by arresting officers or complainants; interview complainants and witnesses with regard to prospective complaints; subpoena witnesses; refuse or approve and issue complaints in such matters.Analyze, interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs; prepare pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings and other legal proceedings; examine, assemble and evaluate evidence; secure and interview witnesses; appear in court and try cases.Perform a wide variety of advanced legal research.Prepare opinions, briefs, pleadings, warrants, and other legal documents; dictate correspondence and reports.Work closely with affiliated law enforcement agencies from the county, State or Federal level as required by assigned case.Review cases for any assistance required of investigation staff; request Investigators to secure evidence or conduct further investigation; review and incorporate additional information secured by Investigators.Perform related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.Experience and TrainingAny combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:Experience:
One year of responsible professional legal experience performing duties similar to a Deputy District Attorney I with Placer County or one year of professional legal experience. Acceptable areas of practice include, but are not limited to, criminal law, consumer fraud, environmental protection, or asset forfeiture.Training:
Active membership in the California State Bar.Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:Legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional law and related procedures.Rules of Court and Evidence Code.Legal research methods.Trial and hearing procedures, rules of evidence and the California Penal Code.Organization and procedures of the District Attorney's Office.The duties, powers and limitations of the District Attorney’s Office.Legal complexities of major felony prosecution and defense cases.Ability to:Learn to investigate and prosecute criminal and civil law complaints.Analyze a case and determine the law's application; identify and interpret the applicable law or statute; know legal research methods; observe juries and witnesses; problem solve situations that arise in cases; remember and understand case law and statutes; and explain case status to the public as required.Draft legal pleadings.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Work under time constraints and exacting professional and legal standards.Adhere to ethical standards.Operate a computer terminal with sufficient proficiency to perform the duties of the job.SELECTION PROCEDURE
Training & Experience Rating (100%)Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.CONCLUSION
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Preciosa Ayala-Burkhardt, Administrative Technician, at payala@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4637.Click on a link below to apply for this position:
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www.placer.ca.gov .Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.POSITION INFORMATION
The Placer County District Attorney’s Office is excited to announce openings for Deputy District Attorney - II. Our office offers a variety of assignments for prosecutors and seeks well qualified candidates who wish to have a positive impact on their community.This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4% in July 2024.BENEFITS
Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.DEFINITION
To perform professional legal work within the District Attorney's Office; to prepare and present civil and criminal cases in court; and to perform related work as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Deputies District Attorney II
is the first working level assigned to employees with at least one year of experience practicing law. Under general supervision, employees at this level perform work of average difficulty in all phases of criminal law.This class is distinguished from the Senior Deputy District Attorney in that the latter is responsible for providing lead direction to a functional or geographic area and presents the most complex and sensitive cases in court.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Supervising Deputy District Attorney or other management staff and receives technical and functional supervision from higher level Deputy District Attorneys.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Work within the District Attorney's Office, performing the full range of legal activities involving the investigation or prosecution of complex criminal or civil cases; prepare and present cases in court.Receive complaints and review reports filed by arresting officers or complainants; interview complainants and witnesses with regard to prospective complaints; subpoena witnesses; refuse or approve and issue complaints in such matters.Analyze, interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs; prepare pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings and other legal proceedings; examine, assemble and evaluate evidence; secure and interview witnesses; appear in court and try cases.Perform a wide variety of advanced legal research.Prepare opinions, briefs, pleadings, warrants, and other legal documents; dictate correspondence and reports.Work closely with affiliated law enforcement agencies from the county, State or Federal level as required by assigned case.Review cases for any assistance required of investigation staff; request Investigators to secure evidence or conduct further investigation; review and incorporate additional information secured by Investigators.Perform related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.Experience and TrainingAny combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:Experience:
One year of responsible professional legal experience performing duties similar to a Deputy District Attorney I with Placer County or one year of professional legal experience. Acceptable areas of practice include, but are not limited to, criminal law, consumer fraud, environmental protection, or asset forfeiture.Training:
Active membership in the California State Bar.Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:Legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional law and related procedures.Rules of Court and Evidence Code.Legal research methods.Trial and hearing procedures, rules of evidence and the California Penal Code.Organization and procedures of the District Attorney's Office.The duties, powers and limitations of the District Attorney’s Office.Legal complexities of major felony prosecution and defense cases.Ability to:Learn to investigate and prosecute criminal and civil law complaints.Analyze a case and determine the law's application; identify and interpret the applicable law or statute; know legal research methods; observe juries and witnesses; problem solve situations that arise in cases; remember and understand case law and statutes; and explain case status to the public as required.Draft legal pleadings.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Work under time constraints and exacting professional and legal standards.Adhere to ethical standards.Operate a computer terminal with sufficient proficiency to perform the duties of the job.SELECTION PROCEDURE
Training & Experience Rating (100%)Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.CONCLUSION
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Preciosa Ayala-Burkhardt, Administrative Technician, at payala@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4637.Click on a link below to apply for this position:
#J-18808-Ljbffr