Deputy District Attorney II

The Position

This is a continuous recruitment Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately Bargaining Unit: Deputy District Attorney's Association

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is committed to seeking justice and enhancing public safety for all our residents. To achieve this, we work tirelessly to determine the best outcome for all parties in the criminal justice system by ethically and responsibly considering each case.

The District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney II on a continuous basis to fill current and future vacancies.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Committed to public service
• Able to exercise good judgment and thoughtfully exercise prosecutorial discretion
• Able to pursue just results in an ethical and responsible manner
• Self-motivated and able to handle a large volume of cases
• Enthusiastic about principles and application of criminal law
• Able to communicate effectively with all persons
• Innovative and efficient at legal research methods

What You Will Typically Be Responsible For

• Interviewing and advising victims about criminal cases and court processes
• Conducting preliminary felony hearings, grand jury proceedings and trying felony and misdemeanor cases
• Filing and reviewing criminal complaints, motions, and other legal documents
• Collaborating with defense attorneys and judges to discuss plea agreements
• Researching and writing legal points and authorities and presenting them in court
• Preparing pleadings, legal documents, and other case materials in connection with trials, hearings and other legal proceedings

A Few Reasons You Might Love This Job

• You will work in a fun and dynamic environment with others who have strong values and integrity
• You will serve the community through the daily pursuit of justice
• You are passionate about working in a courtroom environment and will have the honor of representing the People of the State of California
• You will be challenged daily in a fast-paced work environment
• You will meet with diverse members of our community from all backgrounds and thoughtfully consider their perspective as you pursue each case

A Few Challenges You Might Face In This Job

• You will manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• You will work as part of a team and have to ensure that your level of preparation sets others up for success
• You will need to stay current and adjust to trial and hearing procedures

Competencies Required

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Strategic Thinking & Perspective: Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objective

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state Motor Vehicle Operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Registration: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience as a Deputy District Attorney I in Contra Costa County or prosecutor in a local, state, or federal organization.

Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates' relevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to the Deputy District Attorney II classification. (Weighted 100%)

**The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Angelica Tran at [email protected]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.** CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for this position and to assist the HR staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."

• I understand

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have current active membership with the California State Bar Association?

• Yes
• No

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If you possess an active membership in the State Bar of California, please provide your bar number:

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Do you have one (1) year of full-time experience as a Deputy District Attorney I or equivalent in Contra Costa County?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one (1) year of full-time experience as a prosecutor in a local, state, or federal organization?

• Yes
• No

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How many misdemeanor cases have you tried before a jury?

• 0
• 1-3
• 4-6
• 7-9
• 10 or more

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How many felony cases have you tried before a jury?

• 0
• 1-3
• 4-6
• 7-9
• 10 or more

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How many preliminary hearings have you conducted?

• 0
• 1-5
• 6-10
• 11-15
• 16 or more

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How many juvenile contests have you conducted?

• 0
• 1-3
• 4-6
• 7-9
• 10 or more

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How many years of experience do you have working in a District Attorney's Office?

• I do not have this type of experience
• I have less than one (1) year of experience as described
• I have one (1) or more years, but less than two (2) years of experience as described
• I have two (2) or more years, but less than three (3) years of experience as described
• I have three (3) or more years of experience as described

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What units were you assigned to while working at the District Attorney's Office?

If you do not have this type of experience, please write "N/A".

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Which type of employment are you willing to work?

• Permanent Full-Time (Regularly scheduled 40 hours per week, full fringe benefits)
• Temporary-Limited Term Employment (A limited period of time, paid on an hourly basis, eligible for paid time off if assignment exceeds one (1) year). Acceptance or refusal to accept appointment to a temporary position by an eligible shall not limit an eligible's right to certification to a permanent position.
• I am interested in both Permanent Full-Time and Temporary-Limited Term Employment

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Per Personnel Management Regulation (PMR) Rule 718, the eligible list established from the Deputy District Attorney II recruitment may be used for alternative certification purposes to fill other attorney classification vacancies. To be considered, you must first successfully complete the recruitment process and be placed on the Deputy District Attorney II eligible list. If a vacancy arises in another classification, you may be referred and contacted for an interview. If you interview with the department and are selected for permanent hire on the alternate certification, your name will be removed from the Deputy District Attorney II eligible list.

• Deputy District Attorney I
• I am not interested in alternative certification, only Deputy District Attorney II vacancies
• Deputy District Attorney I ($120,648.36 Annually)

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

• I understand
• Required Question