Deputy District Attorney
Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Trinity County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Trinity County
Employment Opportunity
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I
$5,038.57 - $6,124.42 / Monthly
Or
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II
$5,565.72 - $6,765.17 / Monthly
Or
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III
$6,397.65 - $7,776.39 / Monthly
This is a full time, benefitted position
Applications will be accepted until 4PM Friday, January 8th, 2021
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I
Definition:
Under general direction, to perform professional criminal legal work and legal research. To represent the District Attorney’s Office on legal assignments; and to do related work as required.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Principles of Criminal, Constitutional, Civil, and Administrative Law. California codes and statutes applicable to criminal and civil law. Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence. Legal research methods. Interviewing techniques. Computer and software used in professional legal work.
Ability to:
Perform professional legal and legal research work. Analyze facts and apply legal precedents and principles to assigned cases. Prepare and present cases at all levels of the court system. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and present a variety of special reports. Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of professional legal work. Effectively represent the District Attorney’s Office with the public, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Completion of requisite legal training and eligibility for membership in the State Bar of California.
Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Current membership in the State Bar of California must be achieved within six (6) months of employment or appointment in this job class will be terminated.
Typical Physical Requirements:
Sit for extended periods. Frequently stand and walk. Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Verbal communication. Use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.