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The Kings County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II
Deputy District Attorney I
Starting Salary $89,003.20 Annually (Plus a retention bonus up to $5,000)
Deputy District Attorney II
Starting Salary $103,355.20 Annually (Plus a retention bonus up to $5,000)
The Kings County District Attorney's Office is offering a rewarding and challenging career opportunity to an experienced legal professional as a Deputy District Attorney I/II. The ideal candidate is a person with a passion for criminal law and pursuing justice. There is one immediate full-time vacancy in the District Attorney's Office. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months. For more information about the County of Kings District Attorney's Office, please click here.
This is a "continuous recruitment" which means, we will accept applications on a continuous basis. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV's hired after September 4, 2023, shall receive a pro-rated retention bonus after six-months of satisfactory employment. Retention bonus shall be paid out per pay period. Please click here for Side Letter Agreement.
- CalPERS Retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement);
- Excellent low-cost PPO insurance ($186.84 per month for a family 3+) including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic insurance coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents;
- Onsite health center for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance;
- $40,000 term life/accident insurance;
- Paid vacation and sick leave (see benefits tab for more details); and
- An additional 80 hours of professional vacation which can be cashed out each fiscal year
- Access to the County's Employee Assistance Program
- Holiday Closure (28 hours of additional holiday pay between Christmas Eve and New Years Day)
- Option to telework 2 days per week (Available only Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays)
- Access to Kings County's Assist-to-Own Down Payment Assistance Program. Click here for more information.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Deputy District Attorney I
This is the trainee or entry level in the Deputy District Attorney classification series, utilized for attorneys with minimal or no previous experience in the licensed practice of law. Incumbents at this level are assigned a variety of routine or less difficult cases. Incumbents work under the close supervision of a Deputy District Attorney III or IV as they develop their skills and knowledge. They are expected to advance to the II level when the minimum qualifications have been met and satisfactory performance in performing more difficult and responsible legal work has been demonstrated.
Deputy District Attorney II
Deputy District Attorney II is the level in the classification series for attorneys with prior experience in the licensed practice of law. Incumbents at this level are assigned work of average difficulty in all phases of criminal and/or civil law and, other than felonies, are expected to prosecute the full range of cases tried before the courts under general supervision. Incumbents may prosecute felony cases in Superior Court under close supervision. Work is performed exercising independent judgment and initiative, under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney III or IV.
DUTY SAMPLE
Essential duties may vary from position to position within classifications. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Reviews cases for filing criminal complaints; reviews and evaluates law enforcement reports and requests for the issuance of criminal complaints; reviews subject rap sheets for prior/past criminal record to assist in making filing decisions; analyzes evidence presented and determines whether or not issuance of complaint can be justified, or whether additional evidence is required; suggests what additional evidence may be needed, how it might be obtained and legal procedures which must be observed in doing so; prepares witness list; supervises the preparation of the complaint; interviews and advises complainants and witnesses; conducts legal research; interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs; appears in court representing the District Attorney's Office; conducts jury and court trials of criminal or civil cases; prepares written legal reports, opinions, briefs and appeals, pleadings and other legal documents; meets with clerical staff to discuss and resolve workflow problems; expands level of expertise; reads new case and statutory law and legislative changes; attends training seminars; reads and applies training material.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
BOTH LEVELS
Education: Possession of active, valid membership in the California State Bar is evidence of sufficient education for this classification.
License: Possession of a valid appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
EXPERIENCE
Level I: None required.
Level II: Two years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney or one year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney I in Kings County.
For a detailed job specification for Deputy District Attorney I, click here.
For a detailed job specification for Deputy District Attorney II, click here.
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process may include a qualifications screening (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%), which may include a written practical to determine placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Effective September 4, 2023 Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/VI will receive a retention bonus up to $5,000 per year. (Bonus will be prorated based on date of hire). Retention bonus will conclude on December 21, 2025. Please click here for more information (see Side Letter dated August 21, 2023 - page 25 & 26).
Revised on 3/2/2023: Extended closing date to 3/20/23
Revised on 3/2/2023: Changed to Continuous Recruitment
Revised on 7/24/2023: Changes to reflect updated MOU