Attorney I-IV, District Attorney
TULARE COUNTY HR & DEVELOPMENT
VISALIA, CA
Full-time
Legal
Posted on December 19, 2017
ATTORNEY I-IV, DISTRICT ATTORNEY
FILING DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.
SALARY RANGES: : Annual- Level I: $56,412 - $68,751; Level II: $63,555 - $77,457
Level III: $74,124 - $90,337; Level IV: $85,568 - $104,285
Applicants may be granted advanced step appointments based upon experience. The County of Tulare provides a benefit package including health insurance, vacation, sick leave, 1937 Act Retirement plan, life insurance and reimbursement for California Bar Dues. A Benefit allowance may be applied toward health insurance premium costs. |
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Under direction, performs professional legal work in the prosecution of criminal cases. Responsibilities include evaluating investigative reports; filing criminal cases; preparing pleadings, briefs, points and authorities; conducting legal research; examining and evaluating evidence; and prosecuting cases in the courts. The Attorney class is flexibly staffed to the Attorney IV level to allow for promotional opportunities as professional experience is gained and demonstrated.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE:
The District Attorney's Office is structured to provide outstanding career growth opportunities with a strong commitment to provide quality criminal prosecution services that achieve just results. Sixty two attorneys carry out the core function of prosecution supported by 185 team members composed of investigators, administrative assistants, victim/witness service specialists, support staff, witness coordinators, fiscal staff and interns.The Office of the District Attorney serves 26 cities, townships, and districts in the county with offices in Visalia and Porterville .
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EXPERIENCE:
Active membership in the State Bar of California is required. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license is required. Newly hired Attorneys will serve At-Will and hold noncompetitive status. To be considered above the I Level, applicants must have courtroom experience and related work experience.
Attorney I: No experience required. Attorney II: One year in the full-time practice of public agency criminal law or two years in the full-time practice of law.
Attorney III: Two years of full-time experience in the practice of public agency criminal law or three years in the full-time practice of law.
Attorney IV: Three years in the full-time practice of public agency criminal law, or four years in the full-time practice of law. Some supervisory experienced required.
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SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit a County application including a supplemental application for review. You may apply online at www.co.tulare.ca.us/hrd. Those applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will then proceed to the next step in the process, which will most likely be a qualifications appraisal interview.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
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