Deputy District Attorney I/Ii/Iii

The Sutter County District Attorney's Office is hiring Deputy District Attorney's to join their team. 

Vacancies may fill at either the I, II, or III level. Candidates need only apply once; all applications will be screened for the minimum requirements at the highest level they are qualified for. In the case of higher-level vacancies, names from the eligible list will be referred based on qualifying level. For lower-level vacancies, higher level candidates on the eligible list may not be excluded from being referred. 

To view the specific job descriptions for each level, please follow the links below:

Deputy District Attorney I - Salary: $40.70 - $54.77 Hourly; $84,656 - $113,921 Annually

Deputy District Attorney II - Salary: $43.88 - $59.28 Hourly; $91,270 - $123,302 Annually 

Deputy District Attorney III - Salary: $48.67 - $65.49 Hourly; $101,234 - $136,219 Annually 

Deputy District Attorney I is the entry and trainee level of the Deputy District Attorney series for attorneys without previous legal experience. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are set within procedural frameworks established by higher level positions. As experience accrues, the incumbent performs with increasing independence. Work requires incumbents to exercise some judgment in selecting appropriate established guidelines to follow. Significant deviations require prior approval. Interpretation of general administrative or operational policies is sometimes necessary.

Deputy District Attorney II is characterized as the full working level assigned all phases of legal work of average difficulty under general supervision and direction within a framework of established procedures. At this level, incumbents work with only occasional instruction or assistance. Work is reviewed upon completion and for overall results; requires frequent interpretation of policies, procedures and guidelines; and may require the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies and regulations.

Deputy District Attorney III is characterized as the advanced working level consistently assigned difficult and complex criminal and civil cases or civil legal work done under minimum direction. This classification possesses a significant level of specialized, technical or functional expertise beyond that expected at the journey level and exercises no or only limited supervisory responsibilities. Positions at this level require highly specialized knowledge, abilities, skills and experience and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of their duties. Work is judged primarily on overall results with great latitude in determining work methods and assignment requirements. Work may require the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies and regulations. Employees have greater authority over assignments and decisions required to complete the work than lower level classifications.

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Examples of duties can be found at the job description links above. 

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. Possession of these qualifications does not ensure that an applicant will be interviewed. Applications will be reviewed in comparison with all other applications received.

Knowledge of: State laws, court proceedings, rules of evidence, policies, procedures, and activities of the District Attorney's Office consistent with the highest standards of the legal profession and with the level of difficulty and expertise required for this position.

Ability to: Use communication skills and techniques required for gathering and transmitting information at all levels of the judiciary; define problem areas; conduct the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of data; validate conclusions; define and select alternatives; coordinate and initiate action necessary to implement recommendations; research issues and interpret complex regulations, laws, and guidelines; interpret medical and scientific reports; compile legal documents; coordinate objectives and policies.

Education and Experience:
Deputy District Attorney I: 
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Deputy District Attorney II:

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and one year of experience as an Attorney I with Sutter County; experience as an attorney in a District Attorney's office, County Counsel, or Public Defender's office in another public agency may be considered equivalent for appointment or promotion in the corresponding District Attorney's, County Counsel, or Public Defender's Office in Sutter County, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Deputy District Attorney III:

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and two years of experience as an Attorney II with Sutter County; experience as an attorney in a District Attorney's office, County Counsel, or Public Defender's office in another public agency may be considered equivalent for appointment or promotion in the corresponding District Attorney's, County Counsel, or Public Defender's Office in Sutter County, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Requires the ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; ability to see; may require prolonged visual concentration; ability to hear and communicate orally; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer, typing, data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies; ability to operate a motor vehicle.
 
License or Certificate:  Membership in the California State Bar.  May require the possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License.

Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s).  Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.
 
NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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