Nevada County, CA
Assistant District Attorney
Nevada County, CA, Nevada City, California, United States, 95959
Definition and Class Characteristics
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024.
The District Attorney’s Office is hiring the Assistant District Attorney to assist with all office activities including direct planning and administration of the office in all criminal prosecution matters. Provide authoritative assistance to the District Attorney, Board of Supervisors, and County Management related to criminal prosecution. Collaborate with Justice Partners including Probation, Nevada County Superior Court, Public Defender, and all Nevada County Law Enforcement Agencies.
This position will be responsible for ensuring justice is pursued in all criminal matters per California law, assisting with the professional development of all attorneys, support staff, and investigators, being available to members of the public to discuss concerns, and administering all processes including Department of Justice requirements, the Attorney General, contract management, and all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations that affect the activities of the District Attorney's Office. Management of attorney staff including the activities of a satellite office in Truckee.
Knowledge Of
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting the activities of the District Attorney's OfficePrinciples and practices of criminal lawLegal research methods, practices, and materialsRules of the courts, policies, procedures, and precedent decisionsTrial and hearing procedures and rules of evidenceThe State Penal, Health and Safety, Vehicle, Corporation (related to criminal), Welfare and Institutions, Business and Professions, Evidence, and Family Codes
Skill InAdvising staff on case management strategy and techniqueCriminal investigation techniquesAnalyzing and preparing a variety of legal documents and instrumentsPreparing and communicating clear and logical oral and written statements of fact, law, and argumentAdapting to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced legal environmentEffectively interacting with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, behavioral, and environmental settingsAssisting with Public Record Requests for the officeAssisting with state statutory reporting requirements
Minimum RequirementsThis position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and graduation from an ABA, AALS, or CA State Bar-accredited law school AND at least five years' experience practicing in the field of criminal public law. In addition, candidates must be in possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire AND must be an active member of the California State Bar.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific#J-18808-Ljbffr
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024.
The District Attorney’s Office is hiring the Assistant District Attorney to assist with all office activities including direct planning and administration of the office in all criminal prosecution matters. Provide authoritative assistance to the District Attorney, Board of Supervisors, and County Management related to criminal prosecution. Collaborate with Justice Partners including Probation, Nevada County Superior Court, Public Defender, and all Nevada County Law Enforcement Agencies.
This position will be responsible for ensuring justice is pursued in all criminal matters per California law, assisting with the professional development of all attorneys, support staff, and investigators, being available to members of the public to discuss concerns, and administering all processes including Department of Justice requirements, the Attorney General, contract management, and all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations that affect the activities of the District Attorney's Office. Management of attorney staff including the activities of a satellite office in Truckee.
Knowledge Of
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting the activities of the District Attorney's OfficePrinciples and practices of criminal lawLegal research methods, practices, and materialsRules of the courts, policies, procedures, and precedent decisionsTrial and hearing procedures and rules of evidenceThe State Penal, Health and Safety, Vehicle, Corporation (related to criminal), Welfare and Institutions, Business and Professions, Evidence, and Family Codes
Skill InAdvising staff on case management strategy and techniqueCriminal investigation techniquesAnalyzing and preparing a variety of legal documents and instrumentsPreparing and communicating clear and logical oral and written statements of fact, law, and argumentAdapting to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced legal environmentEffectively interacting with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, behavioral, and environmental settingsAssisting with Public Record Requests for the officeAssisting with state statutory reporting requirements
Minimum RequirementsThis position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and graduation from an ABA, AALS, or CA State Bar-accredited law school AND at least five years' experience practicing in the field of criminal public law. In addition, candidates must be in possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire AND must be an active member of the California State Bar.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific#J-18808-Ljbffr