DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III - MENDOCINO COUNTY

(UKIAH

AND FORT BRAGG

) Under general supervision, the Deputy District Attorney III performs a variety of professional legal work involving the preparation, filing and prosecution of criminal misdemeanor and felony cases as assigned and provides assistance to department staff. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Interview victims and witnesses related to crimes; discusses cases with associated parties, such as investigators, police officers, probation officers and other attorneys; prepare victims and witnesses for court appearance and testimony.

Review police reports; defendant files; probation reports; witness statements; evidence; crime scenes; psychiatric, medical and forensic sciences information; and/or other sources to obtain relevant information for cases.

Assist law enforcement agencies with investigations and issues of law.

Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Obtain search warrants; issue subpoenas.

Negotiate resolutions of cases with defense attorneys and judges.

Appear and present in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, sentencing, motions, post-conviction hearing and/or trials.

Research, formulate, draft and file motions, briefs and/or other legal documents.

Argue motions in court and present evidence and witness testimony.

File and/or prepare cases for presentation at jury trials; coordinate with appropriate relevant parties; prepare audiovisual displays and demonstrative evidence using current technologies.

Conduct legal research on criminal law issues.

Review comprehensive investigative and/or other reports and appropriate documentation to file criminal charges.

Review, edit and sign legal documents prepared by lower level district attorneys or other staff members.

Review current relevant legislation and litigation.

Authorize and approves extradition proceedings; handle insanity commitment proceedings.

Act as a representative for the District Attorney's office; work with investigators to prepare cases for court; request investigations and evaluate results; discuss and resolve problems; discuss and plan case tactics and strategy with investigators.

Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.

Provide guidance and assistance to less experienced district attorneys or others; answer legal questions and educate staff in changes in laws; review pleadings and filings of staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

$119,267.20 - $144,996.80 Annually