Deputy District Attorney Senior
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Salary:$163429.76 $225548.96 AnnuallyWe are accepting applications to fill aDeputy District Attorney Seniorposition with the Santa Barbara County District Attorneys Office. This position may be located in Santa Barbara Santa Maria or Lompoc. Therefore applicants must check All Locations on their application and be willing to accept assignment at any location.Ideal Candidate:The ideal candidate will have seven years experience as a deputy district attorney and significant trial experience in complex prosecutions including but not limited to gang prosecutions sexual domestic violence and homicides. This experience must include complex legal research and writing. In addition the candidate will have experience working closely with criminal justice partners and will have good communication and relationship building skills.About the Department: The Mission of the Santa Barbara County District Attorneys Office is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty protecting the innocent and preventing crime. The Santa Barbara County District Attorney has offices in three locations in the County: Santa Barbara Santa Maria and Lompoc. The office embodies a team approach to fighting crime where Deputy District Attorneys Investigators Victim Witness staff and support staff work closely together at all stages of a case. The office is also dedicated to the ongoing training and skill development of Deputy District Attorneys as well as fostering the development of new technologies to fight crime and achieve justice. Specialized prosecution units exist for areas of great concern to the County: Gangs Vulnerable Victims and White Collar Crime. In addition specialty courts such as DUI Court Drug Court Mental Health Treatment Court Restorative Justice Court and Veterans Court allow for collaboration between Deputy District Attorneys and other Court staff to improve the success rate of rehabilitation for criminal defendants in addition to reducing crime. To learn more about the Office of the Santa Barbara District Attorney please visit: of Duties
- Interviews and advises complainants and witnesses regarding prospective criminal or civil actions;
- Studies interprets and applies laws court decisions and legal authorities for use in prosecuting cases;
- Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints answers demurrers discovery and judgment and prosecutes a variety of cases;
- Performs related work such as preparing petitions complaints reports and correspondence.
Employment Standards
Active membership in the State Bar of California and
- Five years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy District Attorney IV with Santa Barbara County; or
- A combination of training education and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge abilities and California license.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License at the time of appointment may be required.
Knowledge of: the organization powers and limitations of county governmental functions civil and criminal codes and the California Constitution; trial procedures and the rules of evidence; administrative law.
Ability to: appraise interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems; present statements of fact law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form prepare present and conduct trials effectively; perform legal research; work effectively with others.Supplemental Information
SELECTIONPROCESS:
- Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s) rank on the employment list and exact duration of the employment list.
REASONABLEACCOMMODATIONS:The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We do require verifications of needed accommodation from a professional source such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by email during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made candidate will be required to successfully complete a background investigation which includes a conviction history check and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee may be subject to a postoffer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of twelve 12 months.
Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
BENEFITS:The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits click on Benefits Tab above orHERE. In addition applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a meritbased selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until filled.Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
