Assistant District Attorney

Definition and Class Characteristics

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024

The District Attorney’s Office is hiring the Assistant District Attorney to assist with all office activities including direct, plan and administration of the office in all criminal prosecution matters. Provide authoritative assistance to the District Attorney, Board of Supervisors and County Management related to criminal prosecution. Collaborate with Justice Partners including Probation, Nevada County Superior Court, Public Defender and all Nevada County Law Enforcement Agencies.

This position will be responsible for ensuring justice is pursued in all criminal manners per the California law, assists with professional development of all attorneys, support staff and investigators, available to members of the public to discuss concerns, and administration of all processes including Department of Justice requirements, the Attorney General, contract management, and all Federal, State and local laws and regulations that affect the activities of the District Attorney's Office. Management of attorney staff including the activities of a satellite office in Truckee.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and local laws and regulations affecting the activities of the District Attorney's Office
• Principles and practices of criminal law
• Legal research methods, practices and materials
• Rules of the courts, policies, procedures, and precedent decisions
• Trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence
• The State Penal, Health and Safety, Vehicle, Corporation (related to criminal), Welfare and Institutions, Business and Professions, Evidence and Family Codes

Skill in:

• Advises staff on case management strategy and technique.
• Criminal investigation techniques
• Analyzing and preparing a variety of legal documents and instruments
• Preparing and communicating clear and logical oral and written statements of fact, law and argument
• Adapting to changing priorities and requirements in a fast paced legal environment
• Effectively interacting with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, behavioral and environmental settings
• Assist with Public Record Requests for the office
• Assist with state statutory reporting requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and graduation from an ABA, AALS, or CA State Bar-accredited law school AND at least five years' experience practicing the field of criminal public law. In addition, candidates must be in possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire AND must be an active member in the California State Bar.

Why Nevada County? Our county leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

The county offers full-time employees with a competitive benefits package including retirement through CalPERS, vacation, holiday, and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 457 retirement plan options and Flexible Spending Accounts. Incumbents in this position may be eligible to telework and/or work a flexible schedule.

The District Attorney’s Office is a team of dynamic individuals who work together to fight for justice on behalf of the citizens of Nevada County. It is our responsibility to make sure the innocent are not wrongfully convicted and that the guilty are held accountable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

2024 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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