What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III/IV position at Fresno County?
Position Description
Deputy District Attorney I: $75,218 - $96,044 Annually
Deputy District Attorney III: $105,326 - $134,446 Annually
Deputy District Attorney IV: $123,292 - $157,326 Annually
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The District Attorney's Office, headed by the District Attorney, is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal violations of state and local laws, and the investigation and filing of criminal or civil actions. Deputy District Attorneys practice criminal/civil law in the prosecution of individuals accused of violating state and local laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing witnesses and other relevant individuals; reviewing and analyzing evidence, reports, and other material; conducting legal research and conferring with other staff for information and opinions, all for the purpose of obtaining necessary information to prosecute pending cases and special case assignments. Deputy District Attorneys also perform other varied duties as assigned by the District Attorney.
Deputy District Attorney positions are in Medical Group I – Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Qualifications
Deputy District Attorney I:
License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
Deputy District Attorney II:
License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.
Deputy District Attorney III:
License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.
Deputy District Attorney IV:
License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants may submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
District Attorney Hiring Committee
dahiringcommittee@fresnocountyca.gov
Fresno County Office of the District Attorney
2100 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93721
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Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until positions are filled.
The District Attorney's Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please call (559) 600-3141.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Health Insurance
- Twelve (12) paid holidays
- Paid Annual Leave
- Retirement Plan
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan (County sponsored tax shelter savings plan) with County matching
- Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses)
- Noble Credit Union – low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts direct deposit, online banking.
- Homicide Unit - $500 per pay period
- MAGEC Gang Unit - $400 per pay period
- Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Unit - $300 per pay period
- Other – Including DUI grant, HEAT and prosecution of Violent Crimes - $120 per pay period
A three and one-half percent (3.5%) salary increase will be granted to any Deputy District Attorney who completes certification through the California Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist or Domestic Law Specialist.
OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS/IN-CUSTODY DEATHS
When a Deputy District Attorney IV/Senior is assigned to the Officer Involved Shooting Team, the employee shall receive additional compensation at the rate of $1,000 per assignment for that week.
For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $75,218 - $96,044
