Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV - Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV

Examples of Duties

NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be eligible for hiring incentive payments up to $20,000 as well as additional sick and vacation hours front-loaded depending on specific experience.

• Receives and reviews complaints filed in all types of cases.
  
• Examines the evidence, interrogates witnesses, and investigates the scene of the crime.
  
• Determines if a crime has been committed, and whether the evidence justifies prosecution.
  
• Conducts pleadings, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of trial work.
  
• Assigns investigators to secure evidence or makes personal investigations.
  
• Confers with the judge or defense attorney regarding modification or withdrawal of charges.
  
• Selection of jurors, prosecution and dispositions of cases.
  
• Argues points of law, presents opening statements, final arguments or summations.
  
• Prepares and reviews correspondence; dictates briefs and handles appeals.
  
• Advises the public and local law enforcement agencies on legal procedures/problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Level I
None
Level II
One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law.
Level III
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law.
Level IV
Two (2) years of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III with Merced County OR four (4) years of experience in the practice of law.
Special Requirement:
Active membership in the State Bar of California at time of appointment.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
  
• Respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Regular attendance is an essential function.

• Principles of criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.
  
• Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
  
• Penal code of the State of California.
  
• Legal procedures and documents, and trial procedures used in court cases.
  
• Principles, practices, methods, and materials of legal research.

• Perform legal research.
  
• Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments.
  
• Prepare and present criminal cases at all levels of the court system.
  
• Investigate and prosecute criminal complaints.
  
• Research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legal problems.
  
• Present law, facts, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
96 hours per Fiscal Year.
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• Unit 7 Merced County Attorney?s Association ? 100% premium paid by employee

• Unit 7 Merced Count Attorney?s Association $50,000