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The District Attorney's Office seeks a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III to join our amazing team and make a meaningful impact on the community we serve. In this position you will perform professional legal work, preparing and trying criminal cases in the courts for the Colusa County District Attorney’s Office.

WHY I SHOULD CHOOSE TO WORK FOR COLUSA COUNTY:

• Work/life balance
• Fun and dedicated staff with a family atmosphere!
• Challenging and rewarding work. Colusa County is a safe community. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your works contributes to keep it that way.
• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience: Salary Based on a 37.5-hour work week.

Deputy District Attorney I- $6,073-$ 9,961
Deputy District Attorney II- $6,706-$10,995
Deputy District Attorney III- $7,404-$12,133

• Excellent benefit package, including fully PAID health insurance and a generous retirement benefit (3% @ 60 for Classic Members or 2% @ 62 for New Members); that means a lifetime paycheck upon retirement!
• Colusa County’s residents enjoy the best of both worlds: ready access to major metropolitan areas while taking advantage of affordable housing associated with the area’s friendly, small-town environment
• The region is blessed with sweeping mountain vistas, open space, and clear skies
• Did we mention? No traffic! The only downside to this is that you will need to come up with a difference excuse if you are running late :-)

If you are a dedicated professional ready to make a difference in our community, don't miss this great opportunity and APPLY today!

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Colusa County is a place where everyone can grow. So, however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

There is one vacancy within the District Attorney's Office and may be filled at any level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.

ABOUT THE COUNTY

Nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley, the County of Colusa is a safe and vibrant community rich in history and tradition, and offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play. The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities: Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams. The local economy is largely agriculturally based, producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and over seventy countries worldwide.

Colusa is centrally located approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento. Interstate 5 offers a north / south route through the county. Our location is approximately:

• 2.5 hours from Lake Tahoe
• 1 hour from downtown Sacramento
• 3 hours from the Fort Bragg-Mendocino coastline
• 2 hours from San Francisco
• 1.5 hours to Redding
• 80 minutes from Napa/Sonoma Wine Country

County government business is still conducted within the courthouse which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s annual General Fund budget is roughly $39 million; the total budget is approximately $137.5 million. The workforce is comprised of approximately 400 full-time equivalent positions.

Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. The Sacramento River meanders through the County. Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county: Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge, Colusa National Wildlife Refuge, Delevan National Wildlife Refuge, Mendocino National Forest, and Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping, and water sports abound. The Sacramento River and local lakes, offer world-class fishing.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and come work for Colusa County!

DEFINITION

Under direction, performs professional legal work, consistent with departmental responsibilities by preparing and trying criminal cases in the courts for the District Attorney’s Office.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Duties within the class are similar in scope between the levels however are assigned based on the difficulty and sensitivity of the individual cases. Incumbents are expected to advance to the next level when the years of service combined with increased scope of knowledge and level of expertise is reached.

Deputy District Attorney I: This position is the entry and trainee level, in the flexibly staffed Deputy District Attorney class, 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.

Deputy District Attorney II: This position is characterized as the journey level in the flexibly staffed Deputy District Attorney class and is assigned all phases of legal work of average difficulty, under general supervision and direction within a framework of established procedures. Work 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: This is the advanced working level in the flexibly staffed Deputy District Attorney class and is assigned all phases of legal work including the most serious and sensitive handling all matters that are prosecuted by the District Attorney with some supervision in the most complex.

Supervision & Examples of Duties:

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Deputy District Attorney I/II: Receives direction from higher level Attorneys.

Deputy District Attorney III: Receives lead direction from the Chief Deputy District Attorney or District Attorney and exercises lead supervision over lower level Attorneys.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Receive crime reports filed by arresting officers or complainants and review and examine the evidence; interview witnesses; determine whether or not a crime has been committed, the nature of the crime and whether or not the evidence justifies prosecution.

Make decisions, subject to the review of the District Attorney, concerning advisability to pursue, compromise or dismiss criminal prosecution.

Direct and participate in the securing of evidence and conducting of investigations; order investigations and subpoenas; select and prepare documentary and other physical evidence for court cases.

Prepare briefs and legal opinions.

Coordinate activities with those of other departments and law enforcement agencies.

Appear in court to arraign a variety of criminal cases, participate in preliminary hearings and try

cases.

Prepare pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings and similar legal proceedings.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Knowledge of:

Legal principles and practices.

The principles and application of criminal and civil law.

Trial procedures including the rules of evidence.

Organization, procedures and operating details of a District Attorney’s Office.

Legal research, terminology and procedures.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

Independently prepare and present misdemeanor and felony cases including capital offense cases.

Analyze and apply legal principles.

Investigate and prosecute criminal complaints.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including County officials and the general public.

Qualifications:

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Deputy District Attorney

Education:

A Juris Doctorate.

Special Requirements:

Membership in the State Bar of California.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed indoors.

Noise level is quiet to moderately quiet.

Hazards are minimal.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Sit for extended periods of time.

Stand, walk, and bend.

Hear and speak both in person and on the telephone.

Use hands and fingers to operate office equipment.

See well enough to read documents and operate office equipment.

Lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Supplemental Information:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,073.00 - $12,133.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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