Special Prosecutions Attorney

About the role

Deputies in the Special Prosecutions Section are experienced criminal trial attorneys who work independently in the prosecution of complex, multi-jurisdictional criminal cases including various forms of fraud, AB 1506 officer-involved fatal shooting incidents, tax evasion and underground economy violations, human trafficking, organized retail theft, fentanyl trafficking, and political corruption.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams of legal, auditing, and law enforcement professionals and handle every stage of investigation and prosecution from referral to jury trial.
• May be tasked to assist multiagency task forces, such as the Tax Recovery in the Underground Economy (TRUE) task force, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Travel to fully participate in investigations and prosecutions in multiple jurisdictions as well as participate in on-call rotations for response to officer-involved shootings.

Requirements

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional criminal cases.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with teams of legal, auditing, and law enforcement professionals.
• Knowledge of various forms of fraud, AB 1506 officer-involved fatal shooting incidents, tax evasion and underground economy violations, human trafficking, organized retail theft, fentanyl trafficking, and political corruption.
• Ability to travel and participate in on-call rotations for response to officer-involved shootings.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Work-life balance with 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible paid leave options.
• Consistent wage increases.
• Pension retirement.
• Job stability.
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Pay

The starting salary for each classification is as follows:

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V: $12,659.00 - $16,883.00

Schedule

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