El Dorado County, California Employment Opportunities Update

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. 
 
We currently have the following vacancies:

• Two (2) full time vacancies in the District Attorney's Office, located in Placerville, CA.
  • Please note that for this recruitment, candidates who will be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California within six months of the recruitment closing date may be placed on the eligibility list if they meet all other qualifications, but will not be eligible for referral to the hiring department for interviews until they've provided Human Resources with proof of such. 

A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking for referral to specific vacancies.  Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. 

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.


DEFINITION

Under general supervision (Deputy District Attorney I and II), direction (Deputy District Attorney III), and general direction (Deputy District Attorney IV), performs professional legal duties in support of the District Attorney's Office and the prosecution of criminal activities; represents the District Attorney's Office and litigates assigned cases in courts of law; performs legal research; plans and coordinates investigations for the prosecution of legal cases; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision (Deputy District Attorney I and II), direction (Deputy District Attorney III) and general direction (Deputy District Attorney IV) from the Assistant District Attorney and Chief Assistant District Attorney. All levels exercise no supervision of staff or attorneys. May provide training to less experienced staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a multi-level professional classification series in which incumbents may be assigned to any of four
(4) levels, depending upon experience, proficiency gained, and the complexity and sensitivity of assigned cases. The work may be related to prosecuting cases in a number of legal specialty areas of criminal and civil law. Incumbents must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar Association. Positions in these classes are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advanced form the lower-level classification.

Deputy District Attorney I: This is the first working level class in the Deputy District Attorney series. Incumbents with professional-level experience perform misdemeanors and less complex felony case management and prosecution within the District Attorney's Office, such as misdemeanor, domestic violence, theft, DUI and controlled substance cases, as well as felony preliminary hearings and potentially less complex felony matters. The work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Deputy District Attorney II: This is the second working level class in the Deputy District Attorney series performing professional legal work for a broader range of increasingly complex misdemeanor cases and moderately complex felony criminal cases within the District Attorney's Office. Incumbents regularly work on cases that are varied, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Deputy District Attorney III: This is the third working, and full journey-level, classification in the Deputy District Attorney series responsible for performing the full range of professional legal work within the District Attorney' Office; typical cases include those assigned to the Deputy District Attorney II level, as well as additional ongoing assignments to investigate and litigate complicated, criminal cases. Positions in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective prosecution of assigned cases. The work involves problem-solving of unique issues or increasingly complex problems without precedent and/or structure. Assignments are given with general guidelines, and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver legal services. Work may be reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Deputy District Attorney IV: This is the fourth working, and highest (non-lead or supervisor) advanced- level, classification in the Deputy District Attorney series responsible for performing the most complex and difficult professional legal work within the District Attorney's Office; typical cases include regular assignment to investigate and litigate complicated, high profile criminal cases or an assignment to a specialized misdemeanor and felony caseloads such as homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, major fraud and drug cases. Incumbents may also, serve as a law enforcement liaison, task forces, and grand  jury liaison. Positions in this classification require extensive experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective prosecution of assigned cases.  The work involves problem-solving of unique  issues or increasingly complex problems without precedent and/or structure. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver legal services.

These classes are distinguished from the Sr. Deputy District Attorney in that the latter provides technical and functional direction to an assigned team of Deputy District Attorneys and various task force and liaison functions of the department

Positions in the Deputy District Attorney class series are flexibly staffed. Positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level; similarly, positions at the III-level are normally filled by advancement from the II-level; and positions at the IV-level are normally filled by the III-level at the discretion of the Department Head. Progression to each higher classification level is subject to all of the following (i) management affirmation that the incumbent is performing the full range of duties   assigned;
(ii) management approval for progression to the next higher level in the series; (iii); satisfactory work and office performance at the current classification level; and (iv) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the next classification.