Registered Nurse

Examples Of Duties

• Interviews clients and witnesses and analyzes/evaluates evidence while preparing cases for trial under criminal law.
• Appears on behalf of the People of the State of California at court hearings, makes appropriate motions and pleas, and takes other appropriate legal action.
• Conducts trial prosecution by preparing strategies, ordering investigations and subpoenas, resolving legal issues through research, participating in jury selection, and presenting evidence and argument.
• Negotiates disposition and modification of cases according to office policy.
• Prepares reports, appeals, writs, and other legal documents.
• Assigned complex cases which may include misdemeanors, felonies, environmental or consumer fraud, special investigations and/or pursuit of appellate issues.
• May also be assigned other tasks that require superior knowledge and skills at the department heads discretion.
• May be assigned various supervisory and/or training responsibilities.
• May make presentations to the public and community organizations.

Typical Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of: rules of evidence, legal principles, criminal law and trial procedures; State and Federal law pertaining to specific trial assignments; legal research methods; ethical responsibilities enunciated by the American Bar Association and California Bar Association.
• Comprehensive ability to: perform legal research, investigate and analyze evidence and complex legal problems; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare cases and provide legal counsel; prepare reports and legal documents; supervise and train staff as required; and deal effectively with clients, members of the legal profession, public officials, and the general public.
• Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from law school, passage of the California Bar Examination and membership in good standing in the California State Bar Association. Prior experience working in a District Attorney's Office is preferred and may be used as a basis for screening applications.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Must be an active member of the California State Bar Association and possess a valid California driver license at and during the time of employment.