Deputy District Attorney III SIGN-ON BONUS
Deputy District Attorney III SIGN-ON BONUS
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$ 86136 - 139968
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11-04-2025
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Position Description
Exam #: 22/39D11/04CHWhere can you get a competitive compensation package at a place that is committed to doing the right and ethical thing while working in paradise
That place is the County of Monterey!
The County of Monterey is the employer of choice: attracting developing and retaining a competent creative and highly committed workforce.
The Monterey County District Attorneys Office is seeking to hire smart ethical public service minded attorneys motivated to seek justice and promote public safety on behalf of the people of the County of Monterey and the State of California.
The Monterey County District Attorneys Office is now recruiting to fill entrylevel Deputy District Attorney / Prosecutor I & II positions in the criminal division. In addition to licensed attorneys candidates who are pending bar results after taking the California Bar Examination are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants may be offered paid certified postbar positions prior to receiving bar examination results. All candidates pending California Bar Examination results are expected to apply with the State Bar for their postbar certification.
The Monterey County District Attorneys Office has headquarters at the Salinas Courthouse and a satellite office in Monterey. There are 53 Deputy District Attorneys. The criminal prosecutors work in the Salinas office. The consumer and environmental protection prosecutors work in the Monterey office. The office is an approved MCLE provider and conducts regular inhouse training.
The Criminal Division is subdivided into Felony Units a Misdemeanor Prosecutions Unit and a Juvenile Unit. Vertical prosecution is the standard approach. Some of the specialized positions in the Felony Unit include: Gangs sexual child abuse crimes committed while in prison auto insurance fraud disability and healthcare insurance fraud elder abuse and workers compensation insurance fraud.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular fulltime parttime or temporary basis.
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY / PROSECUTOR I: (Salary: $6902 9365 Monthly)
This is the entry and first working level in the career series. Incumbents are required to be members of the California State Bar upon appointment but require no previous legal experience. Incumbents hired at this level work under the direction of more experienced prosecutors and are initially assigned to a criminal trial department handling misdemeanor prosecutions. Incumbents hired at this level of the career series may be promoted up to the Deputy District Attorney IV level subject to their meeting the performance expectations for the higher level and a recommendation for promotion by their appointing authority.
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY / PROSECUTOR II: (Salary: $8257 11215 Monthly)
This is the second level in the career series. Incumbents at this level are expected to independently manage a routine caseload.
As of July 01 2024 the District Attorneys Office may offer up to $10000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular fulltime positions for this classification from this recruitment hired after July 01 2024.Examples of Duties
- Attends scheduled court hearings such as arraignments pretrial hearings and motions sentencing and probation revocations.
- Marshals reviews and prepares evidence for presentation in court.
- Prepares and prosecutes criminal and civil cases by presenting opening statements interrogating and crossexamining witnesses introducing evidence making relevant objections arguing points of law and presenting closing arguments.
- Research questions of law and evidence and applies statutory and decisional case law along with such other legal treatises as may be required in the preparation of cases for hearing in court.
- Determines nature and extent of prosecutions and negotiates the appropriate disposition of criminal cases without going to trial.
To view the complete job description please visit the Monterey County website:to Section 6060 of the Business and Professions Code current valid membership in the California State Bar is required by date of hire.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
In addition a combination of experience education and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge skills and abilities:
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I:
Some Knowledge of:- The duties responsibilities powers and limitations of the Office of the District Attorney.
- The ethical standards that apply to prosecutors and attorneys.
- The methods of legal research and writing. The rules of evidence.
- The principals of criminal and civil law criminal procedure and trial practice.
- Statutory constitutional and decisional criminal laws of the State of California.
A working knowledge of:- The duties responsibilities powers and limitations of the Office of the District Attorney.
- The ethical standards that apply to prosecutors and attorneys.
- The methods of legal research and writing. The rules of evidence.
- The principals of criminal and civil law criminal procedure and trial practice.
- Statutory constitutional and decisional criminal laws of the State of California.
Skill and Ability to:- Use a computer.
- Gather and evaluate complex data and draw logical conclusions; evaluate facts and formulate an effective course of action.
- Read interpret and apply the principles contained in statutes published court decisions and other relevant legal precedent.
- Orally communicate complex information and concepts to persons of divergent socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds; present persuasive arguments as an advocate in a clear and reasoned manner; and interrogate and cross examine witnesses in a courtroom.
- Write clearly and concisely.
- Organize large quantities of complex material in a logical manner for presentation in court.
- Effectively and logically present evidence in complicated criminal proceedings.
- Recognize and evaluate approaches to situations of a potentially sensitive nature.
- Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Independently manage increasingly difficult cases under general supervision.
- Think creatively; develop new methods procedures or approaches to achieve desired results.
- Train and review the work of less experienced staff
Additional Information
The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:
- Independently manage a heavy caseload occasionally requiring extra hours of work.
- Rotate between the Salinas and Monterey courthouses.
- Successfully complete a thorough background investigation which will include a record of any criminal convictions.
- Respond to law enforcement requests for assistance when onduty.
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the unit E Benefit Summary Sheet please visit our website at: information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:
As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summaryApplication and Selection ProceduresApply OnLine at: copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM by contacting:Monterey CountyAttn: Channelle Ceralde Human Resources168 W. Alisal Street 3rd FloorSalinas CA 93901Email: Phone:
The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination preexamination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
- Resume
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Monterey County is a drugfree workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Channelle Ceralde Senior Personnel Analystor
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