Deputy District Attorney I/II/III or Assistant DA

Statement on Remote Work Policy – Mono County, California

“Mono County does not allow fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure adherence to Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the approval of both departmental management and Human Resources.”

First review of applications: 06/26/2025 (Open Until Filled)
*Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter.

Under direction, to perform a variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney’s Office; to handle criminal legal cases; to provide direction and work coordination for other legal and support staff in the District Attorney’s Office; and to do related work as required.
 
 DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
 This represents the series of levels in the Deputy District Attorney class.  Incumbents are expected to handle the full range of cases and issues before any court.  The entry level (I) position will receive the greatest supervision and will handle misdemeanor and lower-level felony cases.  The second level (II) position will work more independently and handle more serious felony cases.  Finally, the last level (III) position will experience the largest amount of discretion and handle some of the most serious cases the office carries.  In addition, this position may train and assist other deputy district attorneys in the office where needed.
 
 REPORTS TO
 District Attorney or Assistant District Attorney
 
 CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
 Provides lead direction for other legal and/or support staff.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
 
Criminal prosecution duties include the following:  
Receives and reviews complaints for misdemeanor and felony cases; examines evidence, interviews witnesses, and investigates the scenes of crimes; determines whether or not a crime has been committed and if evidence justifies prosecution; conducts pleading, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of criminal trial work; requests investigative assistance to secure evidence or makes personal investigations as necessary; appears in court with complaints and tries cases; presents evidence; confers with judges and/or defense attorneys regarding modification, withdrawal, or changing of charges; performs criminal trial work in the selection of jurors, prosecution of cases, sentences, and disposition of cases; prepares trial briefs; researches questions of law; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of defense attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; researches legal precedents and previous cases to determine the basis of prosecuting cases;  prepares and reviews correspondence; handles appeals as delegates; advises the public on legal problems as directed; maintain confidentiality.
 
Civil prosecution duties include the following:  
Receives and reviews reports, and coordinates with staff on matters including but not limited to Code Enforcement, Public Administration, Conservatorship and Guardianships, and Revenue Recovery.  Conducts legal research; civil discovery; prepares pleadings; appears in court as necessary; conducts trial; presents evidence; confers with judges and/or opposing counsel; prepares trial briefs and all other duties relating to the above areas of law.  Must be prepared to initiate and handle related criminal matters; maintain confidentiality.
 
 Incumbent may be required to provide lead direction and training to other District Attorney staff.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copies, and FAX.  
 
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
 Work is performed in office, outdoor, and courtroom environments, frequent contact with staff the public.
 
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• The Penal Code and other California statutes and their application to criminal support law.
• Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• The principles of Criminal, Constitutional, and Administrative Law.
• Legal research methods.
• The California Civil code, Code of Civil Procedure, Probate Code, Administrative Law and other California statutes and their application to civil law.
• Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• The principles of civil law.
• Legal research methods.
• Principles of work direction, work coordination, and training.
• Use computers.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Provide work direction, training and coordination for other staff including overseeing the functions of a specialized unit in the District Attorney’s Office.
• Perform the more difficult and complex legal work.
• Analyze facts and apply legal principles and precedents to specific criminal support cases.
• Develop legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law.
• Perform legal research.
• Prepare and present criminal and civil cases at all levels of the court system.
• Effectively represent the District Attorney Office in contacts with the public, community organizations, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Use a computer.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Deputy District Attorney I: Minimum:  Active membership in the State Bar of California.  Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Deputy District Attorney II: Minimum: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Two (2) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney I.
• Deputy District Attorney III: Minimum: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Three (3) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney II.
• Assistant District Attorney: Any combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 
  Broad and extensive professional legal work experience performing criminal law along with an extensive jury trial background.  Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

• Active membership in the State Bar of California
• Possession of a driver’s license valid in California.