DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III *$16K Hiring Incentive*

Posting number: 202500164

Department: District Attorney

Job classification: DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III

Posting type: External - Open

Categories: Attorney

Summary

Hiring Incentive – paid in first paycheck

$2,000

Personal Leave credit in first paycheck

40 hours

Upon completion of probationary period and meets expectations on performance 

evaluation

$2,000

Upon completion of 3 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation

$3,000

Upon completion of 4 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation

$4,000

Upon completion of 5 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation

$5,000

TOTAL

$16,000

Under general supervision or direction, performs increasingly difficult professional legal work in the analysis, preparation and prosecution of criminal cases before the court in Tuolumne County; and performs related duties as assigned.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
 
Receives general supervision from the District Attorney.   Exercises no direct supervision over staff.  May provide technical and functional direction to lower level staff.
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Deputy District Attorney III is the advanced journey level classification in this flexible series.   Incumbents handle complex and difficult legal matters and assignments, and may provide training and technical expertise to lower level Deputy District Attorneys.  A high level of independence in handling cases and assignments is expected at this level.

Examples of duties

(Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 

• Represents the State at all phases of criminal complaint, from arraignment to trial to appeals.
• Performs legal work in the preparation and prosecution of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.
• Maintains and manages individual caseloads in a timely and effective manner.
• Reviews police reports and makes decisions regarding the issuing of criminal complaints; prepares victims and witnesses for participation in the legal process.
• Prepares cases for prosecution by performing duties such as limitedly investigating crime scenes; reviewing search and arrest warrants; examining cases and determining best case strategies; researching legal issues affecting cases and then applying the law to the facts of a criminal case by preparing pleadings, legal briefs, motions, petitions, etc.; interviewing witnesses and victims and evaluating their credibility and ability to testify; preparing expert witnesses for testimony; trying criminal cases in jury and court trials; and determining appropriate post-conviction sentences, etc.
• Presents and argues prepared cases in court on behalf of the People of the State of California in all phases of misdemeanor and felony criminal trials including arraignments, bail hearings, settlement conferences, motion hearings, bench trials, jury trials, sentencings, restitution hearings, and probation violation hearings.
• Assists law enforcement agencies requiring legal advice about the investigation of any criminal matter; coordinates case activities with law enforcement personnel and others as appropriate.
• Responds to and resolves inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Performs general administrative / office work as necessary, including but not limited to attending meetings, reviewing mail and literature, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing reports and correspondence, assembling documents and files, etc.
• Keeps abreast of all new criminal legislation and case law affecting Tuolumne County cases.
• Attends professional conferences, training, seminars, workshops, etc., and reads professional journals to maintain job knowledge and skills.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

 
Deputy District Attorney III / IV:   (In addition to the above)
 

• Presents training and gives presentations to community organizations, law enforcement agencies, etc., as necessary to enhance job skills and/or increase public awareness and suppo