DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICETYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER A9272GAPPLICATION FILING PERIODFebruary 18, 2025, at 8 : 00 a.m. (PT) through February 25, 2025, BEFORE 5 : 00 p.m. (PT)The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation. Our jurisdiction spans 4,083 miles, stretching from the Antelope Valley to Long Beach, and from Pomona to Malibu. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused alike through an unrelenting pursuit of justice.As a member of our Office, you will be joining a team that proudly represents the people of the State of California. LADA seeks justice for all of our diverse communities by reflecting the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity. Incoming Deputy District Attorneys will receive ongoing support and training from some of the most elite trial prosecutors in the nation.What does a Deputy District Attorney II do?The Deputy District Attorney II will perform legal work of average complexity required in the prosecution of criminal cases. Positions allocable to this class are characterized by the performance of the legal tasks involved in prosecuting criminal actions including a wide variety of misdemeanor cases and moderately complex felony cases for the District Attorney.Responsibilities : Prepares and prosecutes the more complex misdemeanor cases taken to trial.Prepares and prosecutes felony cases of moderate complexity in a department of the Superior Court.Utilizes computer based legal research systems and office technology in the preparation of cases.Prepares and conducts complex preliminary hearings.Reviews and makes decisions as to matters presented for filing consideration.Conducts plea negotiations with defense attorneys or self-represented defendants.Confers with witnesses, law enforcement officers, self-represented defendants, defense attorneys, and other interested parties.Files, prepares and presents cases against minors in juvenile court.Leads law clerks in the presentation of preliminary hearings as needed.REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY : Three (3) years of criminal trial experience as a full-time trial attorney in a City, County, State or Federal prosecuting agency.Admission to practice law in California.A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS : Physical Class II – Light : This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS : Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will evaluate your fitness for this opportunity using three (3) assessments : PART I : Multiple Choice and / or Simulation Assessments weighted at 40%PART II : Structured Interview weighted at 40%PART III : Evaluation of Training & Experience weighted at 20%TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS : Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the list is created.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : QUALIFYING BACKGROUND CHECKBefore a final appointment is made to this position, you will be required to complete and pass a thorough background investigation including a Live scan.VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5 : 00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing.#J-18808-Ljbffr