Deputy District Attorney III/IV
Company: County of Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
DDA III Salary: $115,849.77 - $139,922.61 Annually
DDA IV Salary: $132,987.11 - $187,043.52 Annually
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office has one current
vacancy for a Deputy District Attorney III/IV. The current vacancy
is located in Santa Maria. We are also accepting applications to
establish one employment list to fill current and future vacancies
in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Please select all of the
locations you are willing to accept employment for the current and
future vacancies.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The mission of the Santa Barbara County
District Attorney's 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 District Attorney has offices in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria,
and Lompoc. The Office embodies a "team" approach to fighting
crime, wherein 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 ongoing training
and skill development, 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
including violent crimes, gangs, vulnerable victims, and white
collar crime.
To learn more about the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's
Office, please visit:
Santa Barbara County District Attorney's must possess strong moral
standards and adhere to ethical standards of the California Bar.
Specifically, be disciplinary-free from Rules 3.8 and 5-110 Special
Responsibilities of a Prosecutor.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Under direction, perform a variety
of complex criminal investigations, trial preparations, and
prosecution; and perform related work as required. Deputy District
Attorney I/II/III/IV/Senior is a flexibly staffed series. Deputy
District Attorney III is distinguished from Deputy District
Attorney IV in that the latter handles the most difficult work and
assists with the training of staff.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: The candidate will have significant experience
litigating complex cases that may include homicides, multiple
defendant cases, gang cases, and/or child sex crimes. This
experience must include complex legal research and writing. In
addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working closely
with law enforcement agencies, and will have good communication and
relationship building skills. The candidate must have the ability
to a manage large volumes of work while making sound decisions in
real time and while utilizing excellent judgement involving matters
of public safety and a strong command of the California Rules of
Evidence. Furthermore, candidates must have initiative, be
organized, and work well as a team with colleagues.
Examples of Duties
1. 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;
2. Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, demurrers,
discovery, and judgments;
3. Prosecutes a variety of cases, including felony trails,
misdemeanor trials and presentation of preliminary hearings;
4. Performs related work such as preparing petitions, complaints,
reports, and correspondence.
Employment Standards
The employment standards for a Deputy District Attorney III are as
follows:
Active membership in the State Bar of California AND
1. Two years experience as an attorney in the practice of public
law or four years as a general practicing attorney; OR
2. One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class
of Deputy District Attorney II with Santa Barbara County; OR
3. A combination of training , education, and experience that is
equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that
provides the required knowledge, abilities and license.
Additional Qualifications For Both Positions: Possession of a valid
California Class C Driver's License.
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
SELECTION PROCESS:
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.
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 post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee
must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of twelve (12)
months.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed
to providing reasonable accommodations 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 require verification of the
needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical
Provider, or learning institution.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail 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.
Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and
sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion
everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County
believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in
policies, institutional practices and systems. The County
recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed
to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx,
Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other
diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where
society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and
health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive,
enabling all people to participate and reach their full
potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion
and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to
build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the
communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law
and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's
mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future."
Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to
deliver our best to all our community members.
Disaster Service Worker: 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: For more information on County benefits, please visit .
In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may
qualify for:
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 4:59 PM
PST; postmarks are not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can
be obtained 24 hours a day at .
Collin Graham, Senior Employment Analyst -
cgraham@countyofsb.org
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