Merced County · 1 month ago
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV/V - Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV/V
Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$37.24/hr - $72.11/hrMerced County is seeking a Deputy District Attorney for various levels of experience. The role involves reviewing complaints, conducting investigations, and prosecuting criminal cases, while also providing legal advice to law enforcement agencies.
GovernmentPublic SafetySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Receives and reviews complaints filed in all types of cases
Examines the evidence, interview witnesses and investigates the scene of the crime
Determines if a crime has been committed, and whether the evidence justifies prosecution
Conducts pleadings, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of trial work
Assigns investigators to secure evidence or makes personal investigations
Confers with the judge or defense attorney regarding modification or withdrawal of charges
Selection of jurors, prosecution and dispositions of cases
Argues points of law, presents opening statements, final arguments or summations
Prepares motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents in connection with legal proceedings
Reviews and prepares correspondence and handles appeals
Advises the public and local law enforcement agencies on legal procedures/problems
Level V-Lead and provide direction to other attorneys within the series
Level V-May be assigned to represent the District Attorney in public forums
Qualification
Required
Active membership in the State Bar of California at time of appointment
Level I: None
Level II: One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law
Level III: Two (2) years of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law
Level IV: Two (2) years of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III with Merced County OR four (4) years of experience in the practice of law
Level V: One (1) year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney IV with Merced County OR six (6) years of experience in the practice of law
Principles of criminal, constitutional, and administrative law
Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence
Penal code of the State of California and other criminal statutes
Legal procedures and documents, and trial procedures used in court cases
Principles, practices, methods, and materials of legal research
Ethical and professional rules of conduct
Ability to perform legal research
Ability to analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments
Ability to prepare and present criminal cases at all levels of the court system
Ability to investigate and prosecute criminal complaints
Ability to research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legal problems
Ability to present law, facts, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
Benefits
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
96 hours per Fiscal Year.
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
Vision Insurance - VSP
Management Disability Insurance
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Deferred Compensation
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code.
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention.
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state.
Company
Merced County
Merced County is a government agency that provides complete information on the ministry activities occurring in Merced county.
Founded in 1855
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Nishihama
Assistant Director Administrative Services-CIO
Mark Cowart
Chief Information Officer
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