Deputy District Attorney III/IV - County of Yolo, CA

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Woodland, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2023-00248

Department: District Attorney

Division: Criminal

Opening Date: 08/25/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting for both full-time and part-time positions in the Deputy District Attorney class series at the Yolo County District Attorney's Office. These positions will be assigned to the Criminal Unit as a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV, depending on the selected candidate's experience.

The salary for part-time positions shall be an amount proportionate to the full-time position, prorated by the number of hours of the employee's regular, part-time work schedule. Regular part-time employees shall receive a pro-rated County contribution toward the cost of a health benefits plan.

Click here for more information about the Deputy District Attorney I/II levels.

The salary range for the Deputy District Attorney III/IV classification levels are as follows:

Deputy District Attorney III: $121,243- $147,388 Annually

Deputy District Attorney IV: $142,376 - $173,056 Annually

The District Attorney's Office participates in the

Interested applicants are required to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, a completed Supplemental Questionnaire, a detailed resume, and verification of CA State Bar licensure (a printout from the "Attorney Search" section of the California State Bar website is acceptable). These positions are open until filled and submitted applications will be reviewed on a regular basis. The applications of qualified individuals will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for additional consideration.

For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

Essential Functions

Click for more information about the essential functions of the Deputy District Attorney III classification.

Click for more information about the essential functions of the Deputy District Attorney IV classification.

Employment Standards

Deputy District Attorney III

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law; One (1) year of experience as journey-level attorney in any county in the State of California or at least one (1) year of experience at a prosecutor's office in the United States.

License

Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Deputy District Attorney IV

Experience

Four (4) years experience in the practice of law or three (3) years experience as an attorney with the County of Yolo.

LicenseActive membership in the State Bar of California

Special Requirement

Attorneys assigned to "special services" legal work must have one (1) year of experience in general civil law or in the civil and criminal prosecution of consumer or environmental law.

Knowledge of

legal principles and their application; criminal law and procedures; constitutional law and procedures; administrative law and procedures; rules of evidence; trial procedures; know duties and responsibilities and role of a prosecutor; legal research methods; appellate court proceedings; civil law and procedures; consumer fraud law and procedures;

Ability to

analyze, apply and present legal principles, facts, evidence and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; deal effectively and tactfully with the general public and others contacted in the course of work; be alert to, identify, analyze and be sensitive to subtleties of verbal and nonverbal communication by clients, witnesses and others; prosecute individuals in adversarial proceedings including, but not limited to: preliminary hearings, violation of probation hearings, court trials, and jury trials; interview clients, victims and witnesses under crowded and noisy conditions; formally address judges, hearing officers and juries; quickly read, analyze and comprehend complex files and/or transcripts under crowded and noisy conditions and while in the process of participating in the prosecution or defense of individuals in judicial proceedings; transport many files from one courtroom to another, from one office to another, while climbing stairs and while under tight deadlines; reason logically; conduct work in dusty, dirty, confined and crowded environments; exercise sound judgment; work irregular hours; operate a computer terminal with sufficient proficiency to perform the duties of this job.

Driver's License

Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Application & Selection Process

Application Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a detailed resume, a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of CA State Bar licensure (a printout from the "Attorney Search" section of the California State Bar website is acceptable) for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:

• As an attachment to the online application
• By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.org
• By fax to (530) 666-8049
• By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

All required documents must be received by Human Resources. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Selection ProcedureThe following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Background Check
• Conditional Job Offer, pending: Pre-Employment Exams
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan

Screening for Best Qualified

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!

The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.

Come join us! This is where YOU belong.

RETIREMENT

Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status.Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!

"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:

Misc: 2.5% at 55

Safety: 3.0% at 55

Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50

"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:

Misc: 2% @ 62

Safety: 2.7% @ 57

BENEFITS

The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Disability Plans
• Social Security & Medicare

Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.

Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking

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The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.

• Yes
• No

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I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.

• Yes
• No

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What specific knowledge, skills and abilities do you possess that make you uniquely qualified for the Deputy District Attorney position. Please include in your response paid positions, internships and/or other volunteer experience that have contributed to the development of the applicable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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Why do you want to be a prosecutor in Yolo County?

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Describe your level of emotional intelligence. How is high emotional intelligence directly correlated to success as a prosecutor?

Required Question