Chief Deputy District Attorney
District Attorney’s Office
County of Marin – San Rafael, California
Annual Salary: $211,370 - $234,146 DOE/DOQ
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“Connecting the Community to the Courthouse”
The County of Marin is seeking up to TWO experienced Chief Deputy District Attorneys (Chiefs) to provide visionary leadership for the District Attorney’s Office, mentoring staff and providing legal outreach for the community. These Chiefs are not just exceptional legal minds but are also highly engaging, approachable, and expressive people. As vital members of the leadership team, they will have the unique opportunity to connect with the community, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and be compassionate advocates for justice. These roles will have oversight of 31 staff members. The County is seeking Chiefs who thrive on community engagement. These roles are highly customizable to your areas of interest, as you will have opportunities to oversee special courts and coalitions according to your passions and experience. The Chiefs will actively participate in outreach programs, town hall meetings, and public events to foster trust and transparency between the District Attorney’s Office and the community it serves. Your understanding of the law and ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds will be crucial in addressing their concerns and building a safer environment.Join us in advocating for justice for our Marin County community – apply today!
THE JOBS & IDEAL CANDIDATES
The ideal Chief Deputy District Attorneys have experience in legal research, law-and-motion, human resources, and community outreach. The Chiefs will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all activities related to criminal prosecution. In these roles, your leadership will extend to selecting, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating staff attorneys as they handle trials, motions, and court appearances. These are supervisory roles, with oversight of staff who may be working pursuant to a grant. This may include attorneys, victim witnesses, and investigative staff. As such, prior grants management experience is highly desired.
The ideal candidates are highly personable legal experts who are passionate about serving others. Exceptional interpersonal skills will be vital in maintaining effective working relationships, ensuring a smooth flow of information, and achieving the goals of justice and public safety. The Chiefs evaluate cases that are referred and filed by the office and advise subordinates on points of law, legal procedures, tactics, and strategies required during case preparation and presentation in court. These Chiefs may direct the work of investigators assigned to the case, conduct legal research, mentor staff and assist in determining appropriate trial techniques, points of law, and final arguments. Communication skills, project management experience, and a proven record of staff oversight are all ideal for these positions.