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Deputy District Attorney I/II (Yuba County)

The County of Yuba is looking for law school graduates, graduates pending California Bar Exam results or licensed attorneys who want to make a difference in the world by becoming prosecutors. The County is currently recruiting for the flexibly staffed position of Deputy District Attorney I/II. Under direction, the incumbent performs professional legal services in the preparation and prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters as assigned by the District Attorney. This is a deep class, in which placement is normally determined by two requirements: level of experience and the complexity of the work assigned. Positions at the I and II levels are flexibly staffed, with incumbents beginning in a learning capacity, performing the more standard legal analysis and prosecution. The work may be related to any of a number of specialty legal areas. Involvement in formal litigation, discretionary powers and direction of the work of others will increase as incumbents gain experience and expertise.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity with a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.  Prosecutors fill a unique role in the United States because their primary responsibility in the courtroom is not to win, but to ascertain the truth and seek justice. Prosecutors exercise tremendous discretion in wielding the sovereign power of the state to protect the community by prosecuting crimes, supporting victims, providing for the rehabilitation and/or incarceration of the guilty, and honoring the constitutional rights of the accused. We need an individual who is able to be innovative, engaged and think big-picture. No matter where you are in your law career, you need to bring the passion!   

Required Qualifications:

Deputy District Attorney I Minimum: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school and successful completion of the State Bar examination. No experience is required. (NOTE; For Deputy District Attorney I, law school graduates who have taken the California Bar Exam and not yet received their results, may participate in a recruitment/examination process).

Preferred: In addition to the minimum requirements for Deputy District Attorney I, some experience in the following order of preference: experience in the practice of criminal law to include the presentation of evidence or witness testimony in a contested hearing or trial; OR law school internship or law clerk experience in an Office of the District Attorney, Attorney General or United States Attorney; OR judicial clerkship experience.

Deputy District Attorney II Minimum: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school, successful completion of the State Bar examination, and one year of professional experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal law.

Preferred: In addition to the minimum requirements for Deputy District Attorney II, direct experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal law in a prosecution capacity in a public agency setting and/or related experience in a law school criminal internship in an Office of a District Attorney, Attorney General, or United States Attorney.

Special Requirements: Be a member in good standing of the California State Bar Association at all levels. Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Final Filing Deadline: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 5:00 PM  

Hiring Range I: $5,701- $6,271 Monthly + Benefits

Hiring Range II: $6,608- $7,268 Monthly + Benefits

To Apply:

ON-LINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted on-line through CalOpps at: https://www.calopps.org/yuba-county/job-19922021

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HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.

All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County.

Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.

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