What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy District Attorney III - Blythe position at County of Riverside?
The Office of the District Attorney has an opportunity for a Deputy District Attorney III in Blythe. Under direction, performs a wide range of professional legal work in criminal and related civil cases; prepares and presents cases before any court within the state; performs other related duties as required.
The District Attorney is seeking to hire a prosecutor seeking to make a long-term commitment to the Colorado River Community and to be a leader within the office and in the local law enforcement community. There are no residency requirements for this position and candidates that do or plan on residing in a State other than California are welcome to apply, so long as they are eligible to practice law in California. This is a permanent position in Blythe.
The Deputy District Attorney III - Blythe is the journey level classification in the Deputy District Attorney series reporting to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position, and is solely designated to be used in the desert region of Blythe. As such, incumbents within this classification will be assigned, and expected to work in, the Office of the District Attorney located in Blythe.
The Deputy District Attorney III - Blythe is distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney II by the former’s assignments which require demonstrated ability to effectively perform the complete range of legal work in the field of prosecution. The Deputy District Attorney III – Blythe is further distinguished from the Deputy District Attorney IV in that the latter prosecutes the more difficult and complex cases involving multiple defendants, multiple charges and serious consequences of error, and/or function as lead supervisors over journey level attorneys.
Meet the Team!
The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The office’s staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service. We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.
• Investigate, research and prepare all types of cases for prosecution; present and prosecute cases before all courts within the state.
• Interview and advise law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; act as a senior deputy for cases in branch Municipal Courts; negotiate with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.
• Perform legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; study, interpret and apply statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• May assist in the training and supervision of other deputies.
• May act for higher level deputies in their absence; dictate correspondence and prepare reports.
• May coordinate the work of support personnel.
OPTION I
Experience: One year as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.
Experience: One year as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.
OPTION II
Experience: Two years in the practice of criminal law.
Experience: Two years in the practice of criminal law.
OPTION III
Experience: Three years in the practice of law.
Experience: Three years in the practice of law.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Legal principles and their application; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office; the methods, procedures and practices of prosecution; grand jury functions and procedures; the roles and operations of related agencies in the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of: Legal principles and their application; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office; the methods, procedures and practices of prosecution; grand jury functions and procedures; the roles and operations of related agencies in the criminal justice system.
Ability to: Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present facts, arguments and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Office of the District Attorney may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
Contact
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Brittney Mathis at (951) 955-5358 or via email at bmathis@rivco.org.
Salary : $112,245 - $162,826
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