Supervising Deputy District Attorney

Duties

• Receives criminal pleadings, reviews and examines physical and testimonial evidence, interviews witnesses, investigates and determines whether or not a crime has been committed and the nature of the crime.
• Handles a felony caseload and complex criminal cases, conducts preliminary hearings and jury trials.
• Mentors, supervises, evaluates and trains Deputy District Attorneys on all aspects of prosecutorial duties.
• Appears in court and assists Deputy District Attorneys and judges with calendar management.
• Assists Deputy District Attorneys on decisions made in cases and in court, including plea dispositions, going to preliminary hearings and going to jury trials.
• Assists judges with court questions concerning the District Attorney office.
• Other supervisorial duties as assigned by the District Attorney and / or Chief Deputy District Attorneys.

Experience

One (1) year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney IV with Merced County or its equivalent in other agencies.

OR

Five (5) years of experience in the practice of criminal law with one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Education

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school.

Licenses

Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Knowledge of

Ability to

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