Deputy District Attorney I/II (SIGN-ON BONUS)

About the role

The Monterey County District Attorney's Office is seeking intelligent, ethical, and public-service-minded attorneys for entry-level Deputy District Attorney / Prosecutor I & II positions within our Criminal Division.

Responsibilities

• Prepares criminal and civil cases for pre-trial negotiations, hearings, and potential plea bargains.
• Attends other scheduled court hearings, such as arraignments, pretrial hearings and motions, sentencings, and probation revocation.
• Interviews and prepares victims, police officers and witnesses prior to court proceedings.
• Researches questions of law and evidence and applies statutory and decisional case law, along with such other legal treaties as may be required in the preparation of cases for hearing in court.
• Prepares legal briefs, motions, memorandums of points and authorities, documents, and pleadings.
• Organizes facts and legal arguments and marshals; witnesses and evidence in preparation for trial and other court proceedings; determines nature of follow-up investigations needed for trial.
• Presents opening statements, questioning, and cross-examining witnesses, introducing evidence, making relevant objections, arguing points of law, and presenting closing arguments.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required.

Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of: The ethical standards that apply to prosecutors and attorneys.
• Some Knowledge Of: The duties, responsibilities, powers and limitations of the Office of the District Attorney.
• The methods of legal research and writing.
• The rules of evidence.
• The principals of criminal and civil law, criminal procedure, and trial practice.
• Statutory, constitutional and decisional criminal laws of the State of California.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of: The duties, responsibilities, powers and limitations of the Office of the District Attorney.
• The methods of legal research and writing.
• The rules of evidence.
• The rules of evidence.
• The principals of criminal and civil law, criminal procedure, and trial practice.
• Statutory, constitutional and decisional criminal laws of the State of California.

Skills and Abilities

• Independently manage heavy caseloads.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft motions.
• Prepare cohesive arguments to present to a judge and/or jury.
• Question and cross-examine witnesses in a courtroom.
• Organize and properly present items of evidence.
• Present persuasive arguments as an advocate in a clear and reasoned manner.
• Negotiate with defense attorneys regarding the disposition of charges under close supervision.
• Review search warrants with close supervision, after receiving the appropriate training.
• If assigned to the Civil Unit, collaborate with other prosecutors within the state on multi-jurisdictional consumer and environmental enforcement actions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with team members, justice partners, and all those contacted in the course of work.
• Take direction and implement feedback from one’s supervisor.
• Prepare cases from issuance to sentencing.
• Prepare and present preliminary hearings.
• Handle juvenile proceedings.
• If assigned to the Civil Unit, collaborate with other prosecutors within the state on complex multijurisdictional consumer and environmental enforcement actions.

Benefits

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Unit E Benefit Summary Sheet

To view the Unit E Benefit Summary Sheet, please visit the County of Monterey HR website or click on the following link: Unit E Benefit Summary Sheet

Additional Information

• The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:
• Pursuant to Section 6060 of the Business and Professions code, current, valid membership in the California state Bar is required by date of hire.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Respond to law enforcement requests for assistance, including during after-hours warrant/on-call duty.
• Work at any location staffed by the District Attorney’s Office upon the direction of the District Attorney.
• Possess a valid California Class “C” driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record or be able to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.

Notes

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty or contact:

• Monterey County District Attorney's Office
• Attn: Maria P. Padilla, Management Analyst II
• 142 W. Alisal Street, Suite A
• Salinas, CA 93901
• Email: padillam6@countyofmonterey.gov
• Phone: (831) 759-6634

Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application