Deputy District Attorney IIThe Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced attorneys to fill emergency Deputy District Attorney II vacancies related to the natural disaster. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms legal work of average complexity required in the prosecution of criminal cases. In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Deputy District Attorney I, positions allocable to this class are characterized by the performance of the legal tasks involved in prosecuting criminal actions including a wide variety of misdemeanor cases and moderately complex felony cases for the District Attorney. These complex cases may include challenging legal and/or factual issues and may involve numerous defendants.
Assignments at this level differ from Deputy District Attorney I in that the attorneys in this class function more independently, but continue to receive supervision from higher-level attorney personnel in the performance of their duties.Examples Of DutiesPrepares and prosecutes the more complex misdemeanor cases taken to trial.Prepares and prosecutes felony cases of moderate complexity in a department of the Superior Court.Utilizes computer based legal research systems and office technology in the preparation of cases.Prepares and conducts complex preliminary hearings.Reviews and makes decisions as to matters presented for filing consideration, which may include the careful reading of investigative reports; questioning law enforcement personnel; determining whether a crime was committed by an identified suspect, which may also involve an interpretation of statutory and/or decisional authorities; reviewing and applying available criminal histories; recommending a bail setting; and preparing a statement of facts.Conducts negotiations with defense attorneys regarding the disposition and/or modification of charges.Confers with witnesses, law enforcement officers, self-represented defendants, defense attorneys, and other interested parties.Files, prepares and presents cases against minors in juvenile court.Advises investigators and law enforcement officers on the legal aspects of their work.Leads law clerks in the presentation of preliminary hearings as needed.RequirementsSelection requirements include two years of criminal trial experience as a full time trial attorney in a public agency and admission to the California State Bar Association to practice law in the State of California. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions is also required.All supporting documentation must be submitted along with your application or via email to within five (5) business days of submitting your application. Failure to submit the required documents within five (5) business days from filing your application, will disqualify you from participating in this examination.You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. No withholds will be allowed for this examination.
Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application at the time of filing.Desirable qualifications include experience conducting trials, conducting preliminary hearings, preparing and arguing Penal Code 1538.5 and Penal Code 995 motions, preparing appellate briefs or motions, and criminal trial experience in a City, County, State or Federal prosecuting agency.Qualifying Background CheckBefore an appointment is made to this position, you will be required to complete and pass a thorough background investigation including a Live Scan. Examples of disqualifying factors are any criminal charges or convictions, job related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations, poor credit history, poor employment history, substance abuse, and driving under the influence.Additional InformationBefore the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis.
If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, you must submit a new application to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
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