Deputy District Attorney III - Blythe

Overview

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the III level to fill vacancies in the Colorado River Office (located in Blythe, California). Incumbents will perform a wide range of professional legal work in criminal and related civil cases; prepare and present cases before any court within the state; perform other related duties as required.

• Investigate, research and prepare all types of cases for prosecution; present and prosecute cases before all courts within the state.
• Interview and advise law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; act as a senior deputy for cases in branch Municipal Courts; negotiate with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.
• Perform legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; study, interpret and apply statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• May assist in the training and supervision of other deputies.
• May act for higher level deputies in their absence; dictate correspondence and prepare reports.
• May coordinate the work of support personnel.

The Deputy District Attorney III - Blythe is the journey level classification in the Deputy District Attorney series reporting to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position, and is designated for use in the desert region of Blythe. Incumbents will be assigned to and expected to work in the Office of the District Attorney located in Blythe. The position is distinguished from Deputy District Attorney II by requiring the ability to perform the full range of prosecutorial work.

It is distinguished from Deputy District Attorney IV by the latter handling more difficult and complex cases and/or serving as lead supervisors.

Option I Experience:
One year as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.

Option II Experience:
Two years in the practice of criminal law.

Option III Experience:
Three years in the practice of law.

All Options Knowledge of:
Legal principles and their application; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office; the methods, procedures and practices of prosecution; grand jury functions and procedures; the roles and operations of related agencies in the criminal justice system. Ability to:
Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present facts, arguments and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others.

License/Certificate:
Active membership in the State Bar of California. Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Contact:
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Stephanie Rodriguez at  or via email at sterodriguez.

Veteran's Preference:
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-policies

Reasonable Accommodations:
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:

Proof of

Education:

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Neo Gov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of NACES or AICE.

Work Authorization Requirement:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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