DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I / II / III

Overview

The Sutter County District Attorney's Office is hiring Deputy District Attorneys to join their team. Vacancies may fill at either the I, II, or III level. Candidates need only apply once; all applications will be screened for the minimum requirements at the highest level they are qualified for. In the case of higher-level vacancies, names from the eligible list will be referred based on qualifying level. For lower-level vacancies, higher level candidates on the eligible list may not be excluded from being referred.

Positions and Salary

• Deputy District Attorney I — Salary : $41.52 - $55.87 hourly; $86,361 - $210,000 annually
• Deputy District Attorney II — Salary : $45.66 - $61.68 hourly; $94,973 - $128,294 annually
• Deputy District Attorney III — Salary : $50.65 - $68.14 hourly; $105,352 - $141,731 annually

Level Descriptions

Deputy District Attorney I — The entry and trainee level of the Deputy District Attorney series 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. Work requires incumbents to exercise some judgment in selecting appropriate established guidelines to follow. Significant deviations require prior approval. Interpretation of general administrative or operational policies is sometimes necessary.

Deputy District Attorney II — The full working level assigned all phases of legal work of average difficulty under general supervision and direction within a framework of established procedures. At this level, incumbents work with only occasional instruction or assistance. Work is reviewed upon completion and for overall results; 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 — The advanced working level consistently assigned difficult and complex criminal and civil cases or civil legal work done under minimum direction. This classification possesses a significant level of specialized, technical or functional expertise beyond that expected at the journey level and exercises no or only limited supervisory responsibilities. Positions at this level require highly specialized knowledge, abilities, skills and experience and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties. Work is judged primarily on overall results with great latitude in determining work methods and assignment requirements. Work may require the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies and regulations. Employees have greater authority over assignments and decisions required to complete the work than lower level classifications.

Notice to Applicants

NOTICE : All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and / or interview will be via e-mail through Governmentjobs.com / NEOGOV. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications.

Examples of duties can be found at the job description links above.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. Possession of these qualifications does not ensure that an applicant will be interviewed. Applications will be reviewed in comparison with all other applications received.

Deputy District Attorney I : A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements : Requires the ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; ability to see; may require prolonged visual concentration; ability to hear and communicate orally; requires sufficient hand / eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer, typing, data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies; ability to operate a motor vehicle.

License or Certificate : Membership in the California State Bar. May require the possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License.

Recruitment Process : The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review / exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

Note : Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States. The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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