Deputy District Attorneys perform professional legal services in the prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters on behalf of the District Attorney and perform other related work as assigned. The District Attorney's Office is establishing an Employment List from this recruitment for future vacancies.
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III:
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III is a flexibly-staffed class with three levels. The levels are assigned at the department head’s discretion in accordance with budget provisions, workload, organizational needs and the individual attorney’s knowledge, judgment, skill and experience, subject to the following basic experience requirements. A Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law is required for all DDA levels.
Senior Deputy District Attorney:
Senior Deputy District Attorneys are expert litigators that provide assistance and lead direction to other professional staff, and perform professional legal services in the prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters on behalf of the District Attorney, and perform other related work as assigned. A Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law is required for all DDA levels.
Qualifications:
Deputy District Attorney I MINIMUM: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law.
PREFERRED: In addition to the above minimum, relevant professional experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern.
Deputy District Attorney II MINIMUM: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law, and one year of professional experience as an attorney in the practice of law.
PREFERRED: In addition to the above minimum, additional years of relevant professional experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern.
Deputy District Attorney III MINIMUM: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law, and four years of professional experience as an attorney in the practice of law.
PREFERRED: In addition to the above minimum, additional years of relevant professional experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern.
Senior Deputy District Attorney MINIMUM: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law, and five years of experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal or civil law.
PREFERRED: In addition to the above minimum, additional years of relevant professional experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal law, and experience mentoring, coaching, or supervising. Demonstrated ability and eagerness to conduct complex trial work.
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