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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Deputy District Attorney, you play a vital role in protecting public safety, advocating for victims, and ensuring that the law is applied with fairness, integrity, and accountability.
The District Attorney’s Office currently has one (1) vacancy at the Deputy District Attorney II level. This position is a full-time, regular hire position.
This position provides professional legal services in the preparation and prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters. Specifically, the position:- Advises law enforcement agencies in legal and evidentiary matters prior to the issuance of a complaint.
- Approves or refuses the issuance of criminal complaints and petitions.
- Assists police officers in drafting affidavits in support of a search warrant.
- Prepares both misdemeanor and felony cases for jury trial and prosecutes these cases.
- Interviews and advises complainants and witnesses.
- Negotiates dispositional offers with defense attorneys.
- Participates in reviews on criminal cases involving immigration and three strike issues.
- Handles criminal court calendars and motions.
- Researches, writes, and litigates pre-trial motions and does trial work for both misdemeanor and felony trial teams.
- Provides research assistance to attorneys.
- Handles writ and appeal work including conducting hearings in both the superior court, appellate division, court of appeal, and supreme court.
- Researches and responds to post-conviction challenges.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate has demonstrated a willingness to perform all aspects of District Attorney legal services and possesses the knowledge and skills to work independently and collaboratively on all assignments, including litigation matters. The Ideal candidate has previous prosecutorial experience handling both misdemeanor and felony Driving-Under-the- Influence cases. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of excellent legal service, is a team player, works respectfully and collaboratively, and develops positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, staff, and court personnel. In addition, the highly qualified candidate has a full range of experience prosecuting criminal cases and has taken jury trials to verdict.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:- Criminal law and civil law.
- Rules of evidence.
- Trial and court procedures.
- Legal principles and research methods commensurate with the level of experience of the class.
- State and local laws and ordinances.
- Legal research methods.
- Preparation of briefs.
- Standard legal office practices and procedures.
- The duties, powers, and limitations of the District Attorney's office.
- Prosecutorial ethics.
- Discovery obligations.
- Interview a variety of individuals and acquire needed information to determine facts and circumstances.
- Develop effective prosecution strategies.
- Analyze cases and apply legal principles.
- Present statements of law clearly and logically in written and verbal form.
- Present an effective prosecution case in court.
- Employ clear, concise, accurate, effective, sound, independent judgment within established legal, policy, and procedural guidelines.
- Communicate logically and effectively with a diverse group of clients, witnesses, judges, law enforcement officials, other attorneys, and employees of various agencies and departments.
- Demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, and compassion.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues to observe the policies and accomplish the goals of the office.
- Recognize and evaluate approaches to situations of a potentially sensitive nature.
- Analyze legal principles and precedents and apply them to complex factual legal problems.
- Draft opinions, pleadings, and briefs.
- Exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative, especially in the areas of charging and plea negotiation of criminal violations, and regarding the application of limited law enforcement resources.
- Comply with laws, regulations, and professional practices governing prosecution programs and services.
- Work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
- Travel to locations within and outside of the County to interview individuals, gather information, attend training sessions, and participate in other job related meetings.
- Use standard office equipment, including computers and information systems utilized in the performance of the work.
- Work in a standard office environment.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Honor and respect the rights of victims, witnesses, and defendants alike.
MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS- Possession of Juris Doctor Degree.
- Current active membership in the State Bar of California.
- One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a Deputy District Attorney or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirements: The selected candidate must pass a background investigation as required for employment in a law enforcement agency. The successful candidate must successfully complete the training requirements per the California Penal Code (currently PC §13835.10) within the first year of employment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time, or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). 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 Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Colleen Beck at colleen.beck@marincounty.gov .
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 6/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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