Deputy District Attorney II-IV - Blythe

Deputy District Attorney II-IV

• Blythe at County of Riverside Deputy District Attorney II-IV
• Blythe at County of Riverside in blythe, California Posted in about 7 hours ago.

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Full-Time Job Description:

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the II, III or IV levels to fill vacancies in the Colorado River Office (located in Blythe, California). These classifications will p erforms the more demanding and difficult professional legal work in the prosecution of criminal and related civil cases; prepare and present cases before any court within the State; conduct specialized research; and perform other related duties as required. Salary Ranges Deputy District Attorney II Deputy District Attorney III

• Blythe Deputy District Attorney IV
• Blythe $48.79
• $65.03 Hourly $65.87
• $95.83 Hourly $69.29
• $115.03 Hourly $8,457.65
• $11,272.67 Monthly $11,416.67
• $16,611.08 Monthly $12,010.44
• $19,938.40 Monthly $101,491.82
• $135,272.09 Annually $137,000.00
• $199,332.98 Annually $144,125.25
• $239,260.

85 Annually The level at which the position will be filled is at the department's discretion and based on candidate qualifications. Meet the Team! The District Attorney of Riverside County , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service. We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.

• Investigates, researches, and prepares all types of cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases before all courts within the State.
• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; acts as a senior deputy for cases in Courts; negotiates with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.
• Performs legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; studies, interprets, and applies statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• May assist in the training and supervision of other deputies.
• Prepares and presents evidence and arguments for the prosecution of difficult felony cases involving multiple defendants and multiple charges, and having serious consequences of error, or a high degree of public interest.
• Negotiates with defense counsel regarding the disposition of cases or modification of charges; performs specialized legal research and litigation in unique and complex areas of law; trains and consults with other attorneys on points of law, evidence, and legal procedures.
• May assign, review, and evaluate the work of journey level deputies in the litigation of civil, misdemeanor, and felony cases of average difficulty and complexity.
• Directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of specialized projects.
• May act for superiors in their absence or at their direction.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II

Option I Experience:

One year of experience at the Deputy District Attorney I level with the District Attorney's office of Riverside County. (Certification of qualifications by the District Attorney may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience.)

Option II Experience:

One year of experience in the practice of law.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III

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BLYTHE Option I Experience:

One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.

Option II Experience:

Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law.

Option III Experience:

Three years of experience in the practice of law.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV

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BLYTHE Experience:

One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III in Riverside County, or in an equivalent class in the office of another prosecuting attorney in California. Other Requirements for

All Levels License/Certificate:

Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Driver's License:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Background Check:

Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Knowledge of:

Legal principles and their application; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office; the methods, procedures and practices of prosecution; grand jury functions and procedures; the roles and operations of related agencies in the criminal justice system.

Ability to:

Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present facts, arguments and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others. For questions regarding this recruitment Please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at (951) 955-5776 or sterodriguez@rivco.org . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.