Deputy District Attorney I/II

The Kings County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

LEVEL I: $84,260.80 - $102,835.20 ANNUALLY

LEVEL II:$97,843.20 - $119,371.20ANNUALLY

Are you interested in joining a professional team committed to serving the Kings County community? As a Deputy District Attorney, you will prosecute criminal cases, appear in court, conduct legal research, and support investigations under the direction of the District Attorney’s Office. This role offers valuable experience across a wide range of criminal and civil matters and provides opportunities for growth across multiple assignment levels.

If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and dedicated to public service, we encourage you to apply today!

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Performs the full range of routine to complex legal activities, involving the investigation and prosecution of routine to complex criminal, juvenile, or civil cases; prepares and presents cases in court.
• Evaluates incoming law enforcement reports involving offenders; review reports and files cases and handles all aspects of prosecution from arraignment to sentencing.
• Reviews, analyzes, and researches allegations; makes determination on the appropriate charge following receipt of the agency reports; files criminal charges.
• Interviews witnesses and victims; reviews and analyzes evidence, police reports, and other materials related to pending cases.
• Provides direction to law enforcement and investigative personnel related to investigation of criminal offenses; provides advice as to applicable laws, court decisions, and legal authorities.
• Negotiates with defense counsel at pre-trial hearings regarding case disposition or modification.
• Prepares and appears in court for trials, hearings, and pleadings.
• Makes recommendations regarding sentencing and presents the position at sentencing and revocation hearings.
• Researches law and precedents to obtain information needed to prosecute pending cases.
• Performs appellate research and drafts appellate briefs, pleadings, bail recommendations, motions, and other legal documents; appears in the designated court of appeal.
• Manages court calendars to ensure that cases are resolved quickly; prepares for settlement conferences; conducts in-chambers discussions with court staff and defense attorneys to facilitate case settlement.
• Performs trial work, including jury selection, examination and cross-examination, introduction of evidence, and argument of the prosecution case.
• Maintains accurate records and files, and compiles reports of work performed.
• Participates in various task forces with surrounding counties.
• Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions; evaluates their impact on the prosecution of civil and criminal cases and recommends appropriate action.
• Communicates with victims and witness to advise on the status of the case; obtain information and schedule meetings or court appearances.
• Handle the misdemeanor and felony criminal resentencing motions, Racial Justice Act motions, appeals and related writs before the California Court of Appeal and the Kings County Superior Court; respond to habeas corpus litigation in Kings County Superior Court, including capital litigation; may involve complex discovery and evidential hearings completed within narrow time frames (Applies to the III and IV level only.)
• Serves as a lead attorney on projects, task forces, including law enforcement training and liaison tasks, as assigned. (Applies to the IV level only.)
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Must possess active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Experience:

• Level I: None required.
• Level II: One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Deputy District Attorney I in Kings County or one (1) year of experience practicing as a licensed attorney, preferably in the area of criminal law and demonstrated increased ability to prosecute complex misdemeanor cases.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Must be willing to work irregular hours as required, including evenings and work outside normal office hours. Travel within and outside the County as required; must maintain active membership in the State Bar of California.