Deputy District Attorney I​/II

Overview

Exam #: 22/39D11/04CH

Monterey County is seeking entry-level Deputy District Attorney / Prosecutor I & II positions in the criminal division. Applicants who are pending California Bar results are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants may be offered paid post-bar positions prior to receiving bar results. The District Attorney's Office has headquarters in Salinas with a satellite office in Monterey. The criminal division includes Felony Units, a Misdemeanor Prosecutions Unit, and a Juvenile Unit.

Vertical prosecution is the standard approach. The office is an approved MCLE provider and conducts regular in-house training.

The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

• Attends scheduled court hearings such as arraignments, pretrial hearings and motions, sentencing, and probation revocations.
• Marshals, reviews, and prepares evidence for presentation in court.
• Prepares and prosecutes criminal and civil cases by presenting opening statements, examining witnesses, introducing evidence, making objections, arguing points of law, and presenting closing arguments.
• Researches questions of law and applies statutory and decisional case law in case preparation for hearing in court.
• Determines the nature and disposition of prosecutions and negotiates dispositions of criminal cases when appropriate.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I (Salary: $6,902 – $9,365 Monthly)

Entry and first working level in the career series. Members of the California State Bar are required by date of hire; no prior legal experience required. May work under supervision in a criminal trial department handling misdemeanor prosecutions and may be promoted to higher levels subject to performance and recommendation.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II (Salary: $8,257 – $11,215 Monthly)

Second level in the career series. Expected to independently manage a routine caseload.

Other As of July 1, 2024, the Office may offer up to a $10,000 signing bonus for regular full-time hires for this classification from this recruitment.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I – Some knowledge of:

• The duties, responsibilities, powers and limitations of the Office of the District Attorney.
• The ethical standards that apply to prosecutors and attorneys.
• The methods of legal research and writing; the rules of evidence.
• The principals of criminal and civil law, criminal procedure, and trial practice.
• Statutory, constitutional and decisional criminal laws of California.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II – A working knowledge of:

• The duties, responsibilities, powers and limitations of the Office of the District Attorney.
• The ethical standards that apply to prosecutors and attorneys.
• The methods of legal research and writing; the rules of evidence.

General knowledge and abilities for I and II:

• The principals of criminal and civil law, criminal procedure, and trial practice; statutory, constitutional and decisional criminal laws of California.
• Use a computer; gather and evaluate data; interpret statutes and case law;
• Oral and written communication; cross-examination and courtroom presentation;
• Organization and management of complex material; independent case management under supervision;
• Ability to think creatively and train/mentor others; establish cooperative work relationships.

• Independently manage a heavy caseload, with possible extra hours.
• Rotate between Salinas and Monterey courthouses.
• Successful background investigation; may include criminal history checks.
• Respond to law enforcement requests when on duty.

Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. See the unit E Benefit Summary Sheet on the official website.

This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. Benefits listed are governed by the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or MOU.

Apply online at:
Monterey County government jobs site. Hard-copy applications may be obtained and submitted during normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Contact:
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