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.

Examples of Job Duties:

Appears in court on criminal matters, including pre-hearing conferences, preliminary hearings, motions, and jury trials.

Reviews and evaluates law enforcement reports and associated information, exercising discretion in deciding whether to prosecute, negotiate, or dismiss.

Performs legal research and writing, preparing criminal complaints, motions, responses, and other related materials.

About the District Attorney’s Office:

Since 1850, the men and women of the District Attorney's Office have been safeguarding the right of the people of Yuba County to a safe and just community. Numbering only 13, we are a small workplace family that supports one another to accomplish our mission and allow our team members to live full lives outside the workplace.

About Yuba County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

The County of Yuba is a Merit Based Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging Workforce Diversity and an E-Verify Employer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Deputy District Attorney I/II

Hiring Range I: $5,701—$6,271 Monthly + Benefits Hiring Range II: $6,608—$7,268 Monthly + Benefits

Work With Us! County of Yuba Human Resources 915 8th Street, Suite 113 Marysville, CA 95901 (530) 749-7862

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

For specific details, a complete benefit summary and to apply please visit: https://www.calopps.org/yuba-county