County of Orange
Deputy District Attorney IV (Consumer/Environmental Protection)
County of Orange, Los Angeles, California, United States,
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV (CONSUMER/ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION)Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future
Limited-Term
Deputy District Attorney IV positions.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) is seeking a Limited-Term Deputy District Attorney IV to serve as a prosecutor assigned to the
Consumer/Environmental Protection Unit
to review, file, and prosecute complex civil and criminal consumer/environmental protection cases. Assigned cases involve voluminous evidence, complex legal theories and factual scenarios, and high-dollar penalties. They are often high-profile with statewide or even national implications. The cases require a high level of experience, knowledge, and expertise, as well as sound judgement and the ability to exercise discretion within strict legal and ethical guidelines.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least five (5) years as an attorney, with significant experience in criminal procedure, including drafting criminal complaints, indictments, briefs, and motions; and/or civil litigation, including taking and defending depositions, litigating discovery disputes, drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment/summary adjudication, jury trials and bench trials, post-trial motions, and appellate work.
The ideal candidate will also possess thorough knowledge of civil procedure related to complex litigation from filing to post-trial motions, working knowledge of criminal procedure, and the ability to:
Analyze, evaluate, organize, file, and litigate complex civil and criminal consumer and environmental protection cases involving voluminous evidence and complex legal theories and factual scenarios.Perform legal research and apply the law to craft persuasive legal arguments, understand complex financial records, use a computer effectively, and articulate the People’s position in court both orally and in written legal briefs.Work effectively with OCDA staff, members of the Bench and Bar, law enforcement and other investigative agencies, and the public including victims and witnesses.Be self-motivated and operate in an independent work environment.LICENSE REQUIRED
Active membership in the State Bar of Californiaor
Members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status are also welcome to apply. An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment.and
Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click
here
to learn more about the minimum qualifications, special requirements, and example of duties as well as the physical, mental, and environmental requirements for the
Deputy Attorney IV classificationRECRUITMENT PROCESS
District Attorney Human Resources screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After the initial screening, candidates who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.Application Appraisal Panel (Weighted 100%)
A panel of job knowledge experts will evaluate the responses to the supplemental questions for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Each candidate's rating is based on the candidate's responses to the supplemental questions; therefore, candidates should be thorough, detailed, and complete in their responses to the supplemental questions.Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, District Attorney Human Resources will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
The information you provide on your application and/or responses to the supplemental questions will be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your responses. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information. This is a competitive process. Please note that the panel will also be evaluating written communication skills. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.Applicants are
required
to submit a resume.A self-edited writing sample
must be
included. Acceptable samples include
redacted
copies of briefs, legal research/investigative reports, or legislative analysis/recommendations.Letters of recommendation are optional. You may submit up to two letters by attaching them to your application.Note:
We suggest you prepare the supplemental answers offline so that you do not lose Internet connection. Once you have completed your answers offline, copy and paste your answers in the appropriate boxes.VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICY (VEPP):
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Candidates under consideration for hire by the District Attorney will be required to pass an extensive investigation to the satisfaction of the department.EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.NOTE:
User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply,
click here.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click
here
for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact
Ursula Gonzalez
at (714) 834-2762 or
Ursula.Gonzalez@ocdapa.org .
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future
Limited-Term
Deputy District Attorney IV positions.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) is seeking a Limited-Term Deputy District Attorney IV to serve as a prosecutor assigned to the
Consumer/Environmental Protection Unit
to review, file, and prosecute complex civil and criminal consumer/environmental protection cases. Assigned cases involve voluminous evidence, complex legal theories and factual scenarios, and high-dollar penalties. They are often high-profile with statewide or even national implications. The cases require a high level of experience, knowledge, and expertise, as well as sound judgement and the ability to exercise discretion within strict legal and ethical guidelines.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least five (5) years as an attorney, with significant experience in criminal procedure, including drafting criminal complaints, indictments, briefs, and motions; and/or civil litigation, including taking and defending depositions, litigating discovery disputes, drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment/summary adjudication, jury trials and bench trials, post-trial motions, and appellate work.
The ideal candidate will also possess thorough knowledge of civil procedure related to complex litigation from filing to post-trial motions, working knowledge of criminal procedure, and the ability to:
Analyze, evaluate, organize, file, and litigate complex civil and criminal consumer and environmental protection cases involving voluminous evidence and complex legal theories and factual scenarios.Perform legal research and apply the law to craft persuasive legal arguments, understand complex financial records, use a computer effectively, and articulate the People’s position in court both orally and in written legal briefs.Work effectively with OCDA staff, members of the Bench and Bar, law enforcement and other investigative agencies, and the public including victims and witnesses.Be self-motivated and operate in an independent work environment.LICENSE REQUIRED
Active membership in the State Bar of Californiaor
Members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status are also welcome to apply. An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment.and
Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click
here
to learn more about the minimum qualifications, special requirements, and example of duties as well as the physical, mental, and environmental requirements for the
Deputy Attorney IV classificationRECRUITMENT PROCESS
District Attorney Human Resources screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After the initial screening, candidates who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.Application Appraisal Panel (Weighted 100%)
A panel of job knowledge experts will evaluate the responses to the supplemental questions for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Each candidate's rating is based on the candidate's responses to the supplemental questions; therefore, candidates should be thorough, detailed, and complete in their responses to the supplemental questions.Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, District Attorney Human Resources will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
The information you provide on your application and/or responses to the supplemental questions will be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your responses. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information. This is a competitive process. Please note that the panel will also be evaluating written communication skills. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.Applicants are
required
to submit a resume.A self-edited writing sample
must be
included. Acceptable samples include
redacted
copies of briefs, legal research/investigative reports, or legislative analysis/recommendations.Letters of recommendation are optional. You may submit up to two letters by attaching them to your application.Note:
We suggest you prepare the supplemental answers offline so that you do not lose Internet connection. Once you have completed your answers offline, copy and paste your answers in the appropriate boxes.VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICY (VEPP):
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Candidates under consideration for hire by the District Attorney will be required to pass an extensive investigation to the satisfaction of the department.EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.NOTE:
User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply,
click here.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click
here
for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact
Ursula Gonzalez
at (714) 834-2762 or
Ursula.Gonzalez@ocdapa.org .
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr