Deputy District Attorney II - Emergency Appointment
Deputy District Attorney II - Emergency Appointment
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- LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE EMERGENCYEXAM NUMBER
A9272IFR
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Friday April:00 a.m. (PT) through Friday May 2 2025 BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (PT)
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires(Download PDF reader) including the Palisades and Eaton Firesthat have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County this may be the opportunity for you.
The Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office (LADA) is seeking experienced attorneys to fill emergency Deputy District Attorney II vacancies related to this unprecedented 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.
Before the end of your initial work period you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted at 100.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Deputy District Attorney II. Essential Job Functions
DEFINITION:
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Performs 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 higherlevel attorney personnel in the performance of their duties.- EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Prepares 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 following responsibilities: 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 selfrepresented 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.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years of criminal trial experience as a full time trial attorney in a public agency.
LICENSE:
All Applicants must be admitted to the California State Bar Association to practice law in the State of California.
A legible copy (photocopy or PDF format) of an active California State Bar Card (CSBC). The CSBC must indicate the current year 2025. If the watermark of the current year is not visible your application will be rejected.A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*All supporting documentation must be submitted along with your application or via email to within five 5 calendar days from the last day of filing. Failure to submit within five 5 calendar days from the last day of filing will disqualify you from participating in this examination. We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
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:
- Experience conducting trials
- Experience conducting preliminary hearings
- Experience preparing and arguing Penal Code 1538.5 and Penal Code 995 motions
- Experience preparing appellate briefs or motions
- Criminal Trial experience in a City County State or Federal prosecuting agency
QUALIFYING BACKGROUND CHECK
Before 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 such as three 3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; atfault accidents; applicant placed on a three 3 year probation
- Poor credit history
- Poor employment history
- Substance abuse
- Driving under the influence
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Before 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.
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION: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 we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add and to your list of safe senders to ensure communication is not filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe you can always check for notifications by logging into and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education training and job experience. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your actual job title beginning and ending dates description of work performed total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Deputy District Attorneys are rotated through a variety of developmental assignments to prepare the attorney to handle cases of increasing difficulty; incumbents may be assigned to work in any area of Los Angeles County and on any shift (evenings nights and weekends).SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for more information:
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.ANTIRACISM DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Antiracism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.Questions Please contact us:
Department Contact Name:Exams Unit
Exam Number:A9272IFR
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
ADA Coordinator Phone:
California Relay Services Phone:
Teletype Phone:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
