Deputy District Attorney I/II/III

ORAL EXAMS WILL BE SCHEDULED AS APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED 

 

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING 

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE &

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA

 

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

 

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES

 

FINAL FILING DATE: CONTINUOUS

 

SALARY INFORMATION

 

Deputy District Attorney I: $7,224 - $9,220 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $41.68 – $53.19 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Deputy District Attorney II: $8,161 - $10,417 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $47.08 - $60.10 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Deputy District Attorney III: $9,541 - $12,177 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $55.04 - $70.25 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

 

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

 

• Sign on Bonus: $15,000**. Bonuses are paid in two installments – half at initial hiring, and half upon successful completion of probation. 
• Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
• Paid Vacation: Based on years of continuous service. Years 0-3: 10 days; Years 4-9: 15 days; Years 10-15: 17 days; Year 16 and thereafter: 20 days.
• Paid Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual, and pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave if terminating in good standing after 5 years of continuous service.
• Retirement: CalPERS, with County contributions, coordinated with Social Security.
• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans. The County pays most, or all, of the employee health insurance premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent health insurance premium.
• Other: Deferred Compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, IRC Section 125 plan, and optional additional insurance products available through AFLAC.

 

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

The District Attorney evaluates all reported crimes to determine if sufficient evidence exists to prosecute individuals for felony and misdemeanor offenses. In those cases where the District Attorney finds sufficient evidence, a criminal prosecution is undertaken. The Department also supervises the Victim/Witness Program.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under direction, to assist the District Attorney in the prosecution of criminal cases; and to perform related work as required.

 

For more information about the position, the department encourages applicants to view the following link:

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

Deputy District Attorney I: This is the entry and trainee level in the alternately staffed Deputy District Attorney class series.   Although duties may be common to the next higher class of Deputy District Attorney II, incumbents are typically assigned a variety of less complex cases and function within more clearly defined guidelines.

 

Deputy District Attorney II: This is the journey level in the alternately staffed Deputy District Attorney class series, and incumbents are expected to exercise a high degree of independent judgment in handling assigned cases.  Positions in this class are distinguished from positions in the next higher class of Deputy District Attorney III in that the latter are assigned more complex and sensitive cases.

 

Deputy District Attorney III: Incumbents at this level in the alternately staffed Deputy District Attorney class series perform specialized legal work in criminal matters, which are more varied, complex, and sensitive in nature.  The incumbent is capable of handling all matters prosecuted by the District Attorney with some supervision in the most complex cases.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate should be able to clearly and logically present laws, facts, and arguments in both written and spoken formats; be an effective advocate; be enthusiastic about litigating fairly before judges and juries; demonstrate sound judgment; thoughtfully exercise prosecutorial discretion; be a collaborative team player; and thrive in a fast-paced environment while working well with colleagues.

Deputy District Attorney I: Prosecutes misdemeanor and infraction cases; receives requests for complaints filed by arresting officers and determines the nature of the crime and whether the evidence justifies prosecution; appears in all courts and presents criminal cases; tries both court and jury trials; prepares briefs and legal opinions; conducts legal research; prepares correspondence and memos.

 

Deputy District Attorney II: Prosecutes misdemeanor, infractions, juvenile cases, and felony cases; reviews requests for complaints filed by law enforcement and determines the nature of the crime and whether the evidence justifies prosecution; appears in all courts and presents criminal cases; conducts preliminary hearings and motions; tries both court and jury trials; prepares briefs and legal opinions; conducts legal research; prepares correspondence and memos.

 

Deputy District Attorney III: Prosecutes all types of cases including the most serious and sensitive cases; receives requests for complaints filed by arresting officers and determines the nature of the crime and whether the evidence justifies prosecution; tries both court and jury trials in all courts including juvenile court; prepares briefs and legal opinions; conducts legal research; prepares correspondence and memos; appears in all courts on behalf of  the District Attorney; prepares and presents criminal cases and those limited civil cases handled by the District Attorney.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Legal principles and practices; principles of criminal law and its applications; provisions of the penal code, vehicle code, health and safety code, welfare and institutions code and the civil code (as required); trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; legal research methods.

 

Ability to: Successfully prosecute criminal cases; perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to complex legal problems; present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; effectively represent the District Attorney's office in legal proceedings and hearings; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

 

Deputy District Attorney I: Active Membership in the State Bar of California

Deputy District Attorney II: Either one year of experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney I or two years of experience as an attorney practicing law.

Deputy District Attorney III: Either two years of experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney or three years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California

 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

 

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

 

1. Do you have one (1) year of experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney I with Shasta County? If “Yes,” please provide details where you obtained this experience including, but not limited to, employer(s), dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
2. Do you have two (2) years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law? If “Yes,” please provide details where you obtained this experience including, but not limited to, employer(s), dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
3. Identify and describe the (3) three most significant criminal cases you have handled. If you have not handled criminal cases as an attorney, please type N/A. 
4. Do you have an active membership in the State Bar of California? If “Yes,” please provide your state bar number. If “No,” type N/A.
5. If you do not have an active membership in the State Bar of California, have you completed an application for a moral character determination with the State Bar? If “Yes,” please list the date you submitted your application. If you have not, type N/A.
6. This position is in an office that works closely with victims of crime. Do you understand that some tasks required in this role may involve reading police reports, hearing stories about victimization, exposure to graphic materials, and speaking with victims on the phone or in person? Yes / No
7. I acknowledge this position requires an active membership in the State Bar of California. Yes / No
8. I acknowledge this position requires a valid California driver’s license. Yes / No

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

This position is a desk job with reading, talking, attending meetings, some driving, and the use of a computer.

 

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California – Professional Unit.  

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until the position is filled. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

 

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

 

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

 

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

Salary : $86,688 - $146,124