Associate Attorney - District Attorney

About the role

The Associate Attorney's in the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office, prosecute adult and juvenile offenders for criminal offenses, evaluate law enforcement reports and documents, assist in search warrant preparation, prepare and file legal briefs and memoranda relating to prosecution activities and appeals, conduct original and supplemental investigation of cases, prepare for and conduct trials, post-trial and sentencing hearings, and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate law enforcement reports and documents
• Aid in the preparation of search warrants
• Prepare and file legal briefs and memoranda
• Conduct original and supplemental investigations
• Prepare for and conduct trials, post-trial and sentencing hearings, and appeals

Requirements

• Active California State Bar license
• Experience in criminal prosecution
• Experience in a prosecutor's office
• Experience handling criminal jury trials to completion

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal prosecution
• Experience in a prosecutor's office
• Experience handling criminal jury trials to completion

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in legal research and writing

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs & HSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

Pay

• Details on pay structure not specified

Schedule

• Details on schedule not specified

Application Instructions

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