County of Siskiyou ยท 1 week ago
Attorney I/II/III/IV
Yreka, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$34.01/hr - $67.97/hrThe County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer seeking attorneys for various levels of legal positions. The role involves performing professional criminal or civil legal work, legal research, and representing the District Attorney's, Public Defender's, or Child Support Services on legal assignments.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs professional legal assignments and research; performs criminal prosecutions for both misdemeanors and felonies; receives and reviews complaints, examining evidence, interviewing witnesses, investigating crime scenes, and reviewing police reports to determine if criminal prosecution is warranted; authorizes and drafts criminal complaints, information, and other legal documents to support criminal prosecutions; conducts pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial agreements, and other aspects of trial work; appears in court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials, and Grand Jury proceedings; reviews and analyzes complaints to prepare criminal defense; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modifications, withdrawing charges, and changing charges; negotiates case settlements; provides briefings and oral arguments; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; reviews court records, analyzes evidence, and prepares appellate briefs; works with local law enforcement agencies on cases; may be responsible for preparation of family support legal cases; may serve as legal advisor for assigned county departments, special districts, boards, or commissions
Performs a variety of professional legal assignments and research; performs criminal prosecutions for both misdemeanors and felonies; receives and reviews complaints, examining evidence, interviewing witnesses, investigating crime scenes, and reviewing police reports to determine if criminal prosecution is warranted; authorizes and drafts criminal complaints, information, and other legal documents to support criminal prosecutions; conducts pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial agreements, and other aspects of trial work; appears in court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials, and Grand Jury proceedings; reviews and analyzes complaints to prepare criminal defense; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modifications, withdrawing charges, and changing charges; negotiates case settlements; provides briefings and oral arguments; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; reviews court records, analyzes evidence, and prepares appellate briefs; works with local law enforcement agencies on cases; plans and coordinates investigations for gathering and preparing evidence for criminal cases; may be responsible for planning, coordination, and preparation of family support legal cases; may perform legal work and provide advice to county departments, special districts, boards, or commissions
Performs a variety of the more complex professional legal assignments and research; may be assigned responsibility for an area of specialized legal services in a department or work unit; performs criminal prosecutions for both misdemeanors and felonies; receives and reviews complaints, examining evidence, interviewing witnesses, investigating crime scenes, and reviewing police reports to determine if criminal prosecution is warranted; authorizes and drafts criminal complaints, information, and other legal documents to support criminal prosecutions; conducts pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial agreements, and other aspects of trial work; appears in court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials, and Grand Jury proceedings; reviews and analyzes complaints to prepare criminal defense; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modifications, withdrawing charges, and changing charges; negotiates case settlements; provides briefings and oral arguments; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; reviews court records, analyzes evidence, and prepares appellate briefs; works with local law enforcement agencies on cases; plans and coordinates investigations for gathering and preparing evidence for criminal cases; may be responsible for planning, coordination, and preparation of family support legal cases
Performs a variety of the most complex professional legal assignments and research; has the demonstrable ability to work on these most complex tasks in an independent manner; shows an understanding and ability to perform the full range of legal services which are provided by the Department; may be assigned responsibility for an area of specialized legal services; performs criminal prosecutions or defense for both misdemeanors and felonies; including cases involving potential life sentences; researches and investigates cases to gather information and prepare legal documents to support all aspects of legal work as assigned; appears in court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials and Grand Jury proceedings; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearings and motions, stipulations or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposing counsel regarding modifications; withdrawing and/or changing charges; negotiates case settlements; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposing counsel; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; argues points of law, presents final arguments and summations, reviews court records, analyzes evidence and prepares appellate briefs and writs
Qualification
Required
Completion of requisite legal training and eligibility for membership in the state Bar of California
Possession of a current and appropriate driver's license
Current membership in the State Bar of California must be achieved within six months of employment or appointment in this job class will be terminated
Two years of professional work experience in performing criminal law work comparable to that of an Attorney I with Siskiyou County
Possession of a current and appropriate driver's license
Current membership in the State Bar of California
Two years of professional work experience in performing criminal law work comparable to that of an Attorney II with the County of Siskiyou
Possession of a current and appropriate driver's license
Current membership in the State Bar of California
Eight years of full time, or its equivalent, trial professional work experience in the relevant area of law, including one year of experience as an Attorney III, Step 5, in the Siskiyou County District Attorney's, Public Defender's office or Child Support Services
Possession of a current and appropriate driver's license
Current membership in the California State Bar
Company
County of Siskiyou
Siskiyou County is located in inland northern California, adjacent to the Oregon border.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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