Deputy District Attorney I/II/III
Apply NowCompany: Mono County, CA
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Description:
Salary : $112,418.00 - $174,397.00 Annually
Location : Mammoth Lakes, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300028
Department: District Attorney Department
Opening Date: 04/02/2024
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
1st Application Review: May 3, 2024
Next Application Review: June 10, 2024
To be considered, you must submit the following along with your application:Cover Letter Resume Summary of jury trial experience including: year tried, charges, and results Answer to the following question: "Please detail the most challenging obstacle you have faced as a prosecutor (or other attorney or law student as applicable) and what you did or are doing to overcome it?" Under direction, to perform a variety of professional legal work in the District Attorney's Office; to handle criminal legal cases; to provide direction and work coordination for other legal and support staff in the District Attorney's Office; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This represents the series of levels in the Deputy District Attorney class. Incumbents are expected to handle the full range of cases and issues before any court. The entry level (I) position will receive the greatest supervision and will handle misdemeanor and lower-level felony cases. The second level (II) position will work more independently and handle more serious felony cases. Finally, the last level (III) position will experience the largest amount of discretion and handle some of the most serious cases the office carries. In addition, this position may train and assist other deputy district attorneys in the office where needed.
REPORTS TO
District Attorney or Assistant District Attorney
CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
Provides lead direction for other legal and/or support staff.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Criminal prosecution duties include the following: Receives and reviews complaints for misdemeanor and felony cases; examines evidence, interviews witnesses, and investigates the scenes of crimes; determines whether or not a crime has been committed and if evidence justifies prosecution; conducts pleading, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of criminal trial work; requests investigative assistance to secure evidence or makes personal investigations as necessary; appears in court with complaints and tries cases; presents evidence; confers with judges and/or defense attorneys regarding modification, withdrawal, or changing of charges; performs criminal trial work in the selection of jurors, prosecution of cases, sentences, and disposition of cases; prepares trial briefs; researches questions of law; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of defense attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; researches legal precedents and previous cases to determine the basis of prosecuting cases; prepares and reviews correspondence; handles appeals as delegates; advises the public on legal problems as directed; maintain confidentiality.
Civil prosecution duties include the following: Receives and reviews reports, and coordinates with staff on matters including but not limited to Code Enforcement, Public Administration, Conservatorship and Guardianships, and Revenue Recovery. Conducts legal research; civil discovery; prepares pleadings; appears in court as necessary; conducts trial; presents evidence; confers with judges and/or opposing counsel; prepares trial briefs and all other duties relating to the above areas of law. Must be prepared to initiate and handle related criminal matters; maintain confidentiality.
Incumbent may be required to provide lead direction and training to other District Attorney staff.
Typical Qualifications
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copies, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in office, outdoor, and courtroom environments, frequent contact with staff the public.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ability and wiliness to:
Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for this position:
Deputy District Attorney I: Minimum: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Deputy District Attorney II: Minimum: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Two (2) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney I and a minimum of five (5) jury trials, a combination of misdemeanor and felony cases.
Deputy District Attorney III: Minimum: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Three (3) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney II and a minimum of ten (10) jury trials, a combination of misdemeanor and felony cases.
Special Requirements:
Mono County Summary of Benefits
The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.
Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.
Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates
Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
$1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
$1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
$160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
$180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Spouse is $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children is also $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children under six months is $100.00
Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee's Children for $10,000.00.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.
CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.
Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov
AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.
Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in M
Location : Mammoth Lakes, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300028
Department: District Attorney Department
Opening Date: 04/02/2024
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
1st Application Review: May 3, 2024
Next Application Review: June 10, 2024
To be considered, you must submit the following along with your application:
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This represents the series of levels in the Deputy District Attorney class. Incumbents are expected to handle the full range of cases and issues before any court. The entry level (I) position will receive the greatest supervision and will handle misdemeanor and lower-level felony cases. The second level (II) position will work more independently and handle more serious felony cases. Finally, the last level (III) position will experience the largest amount of discretion and handle some of the most serious cases the office carries. In addition, this position may train and assist other deputy district attorneys in the office where needed.
REPORTS TO
District Attorney or Assistant District Attorney
CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
Provides lead direction for other legal and/or support staff.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Criminal prosecution duties include the following: Receives and reviews complaints for misdemeanor and felony cases; examines evidence, interviews witnesses, and investigates the scenes of crimes; determines whether or not a crime has been committed and if evidence justifies prosecution; conducts pleading, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of criminal trial work; requests investigative assistance to secure evidence or makes personal investigations as necessary; appears in court with complaints and tries cases; presents evidence; confers with judges and/or defense attorneys regarding modification, withdrawal, or changing of charges; performs criminal trial work in the selection of jurors, prosecution of cases, sentences, and disposition of cases; prepares trial briefs; researches questions of law; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of defense attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; researches legal precedents and previous cases to determine the basis of prosecuting cases; prepares and reviews correspondence; handles appeals as delegates; advises the public on legal problems as directed; maintain confidentiality.
Civil prosecution duties include the following: Receives and reviews reports, and coordinates with staff on matters including but not limited to Code Enforcement, Public Administration, Conservatorship and Guardianships, and Revenue Recovery. Conducts legal research; civil discovery; prepares pleadings; appears in court as necessary; conducts trial; presents evidence; confers with judges and/or opposing counsel; prepares trial briefs and all other duties relating to the above areas of law. Must be prepared to initiate and handle related criminal matters; maintain confidentiality.
Incumbent may be required to provide lead direction and training to other District Attorney staff.
Typical Qualifications
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copies, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in office, outdoor, and courtroom environments, frequent contact with staff the public.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- The Penal Code and other California statutes and their application to criminal support law.
- Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
- The principles of Criminal, Constitutional, and Administrative Law.
- Legal research methods.
- The California Civil code, Code of Civil Procedure, Probate Code, Administrative Law and other California statutes and their application to civil law.
- Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
- The principles of civil law.
- Legal research methods.
- Principles of work direction, work coordination, and training.
- Use computers.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Ability and wiliness to:
- Provide work direction, training and coordination for other staff including overseeing the functions of a specialized unit in the District Attorney's Office.
- Perform the more difficult and complex legal work.
- Analyze facts and apply legal principles and precedents to specific criminal support cases.
- Develop legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law.
- Perform legal research.
- Prepare and present criminal and civil cases at all levels of the court system.
- Effectively represent the District Attorney Office in contacts with the public, community organizations, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Use a computer.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for this position:
Deputy District Attorney I: Minimum: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Deputy District Attorney II: Minimum: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Two (2) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney I and a minimum of five (5) jury trials, a combination of misdemeanor and felony cases.
Deputy District Attorney III: Minimum: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Three (3) years of professional legal experience comparable to that of a Deputy District Attorney II and a minimum of ten (10) jury trials, a combination of misdemeanor and felony cases.
Special Requirements:
- Active membership in the State Bar of California.
- Possession of a driver's license valid in California.
Mono County Summary of Benefits
The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.
Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.
Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates
Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
$1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
$1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
$160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
$180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Spouse is $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children is also $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children under six months is $100.00
Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee's Children for $10,000.00.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.
CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.
Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov
AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.
Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in M