Deputy District Attorney III/IV

Description Notice of Change : Continuous, open until filled. If you applied between 03 / 09 / 20 - 03 / 27 / 20, your application will be processed with this recruitment and you do not need to re-apply.

DDA III Salary : $109,732.42 - $132,534.21

DDA IV Salary : $125,963.95 - $177,165.18 The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office has two vacancies for a Deputy District Attorney III / IV .

The vacancies are located in Santa Barbara, California and Santa Maria, California.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT : The mission of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime.

The District Attorney has offices in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. The Office embodies a team approach to fighting crime, wherein Deputy District Attorneys, Investigators, Victim Witness staff, and support staff work closely together at all stages of a case.

The Office is also dedicated to ongoing training and skill development, as well as fostering the development of new technologies to fight crime and achieve justice.

Specialized prosecution units exist for areas of great concern to the County including gangs, vulnerable victims, and white collar crime.

In addition, specialty courts such as DUI Court, Drug Court, Mental Health Treatment Court, Restorative Justice Court, and Veterans' Treatment Court allow for collaboration between Deputy District Attorneys and other Court staff in an effort to improve the success rate of rehabilitation for criminal defendants in addition to reducing crime.

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DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Deputy District Attorney I / II / III / IV / Senior is a flexibly staffed series. Deputy District Attorney III is distinguished from Deputy District Attorney IV in that the latter handles the most difficult work and assists with the training of staff.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE : Under direction, perform a variety of complex criminal and civil investigations, trial preparations, and prosecution;

and perform related work as required. The candidate will have significant experience litigating complex cases that may include homicides, multiple defendant cases, gang cases, and / or child sex crimes.

This experience must include complex legal research and writing. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working closely with law enforcement agencies, and will have good communication and relationship building skills.

The candidate must have initiative, be organized, and work well as a team with colleagues.

Examples of Duties

Interviews and advises complainants and witnesses regarding prospective criminal or civil actions; studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and legal authorities for use in prosecuting cases;

Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, demurrers, discovery, and judgments;

Prosecutes a variety of cases, including felony trails, misdemeanor trials and presentation of preliminary hearings;

Performs related work such as preparing petitions and dictating legal instruments, complaints, reports, and correspondence.

Employment Standards

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III :

The employment standards for a Deputy District Attorney III are as follows :

Active membership in the State Bar of California AND

1. Two years experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or four years as a general practicing attorney; OR

2. One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy District Attorney II with Santa Barbara County; OR

3. A combination of training , education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities and license.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV :

The employment standards for a Deputy District Attorney IV are as follows :

Active membership in the State Bar of California AND

1. Three years experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or six years as a general practicing attorney; OR

2. One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy District Attorney III with Santa Barbara County; OR

3. A combination of training , education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities and license.

Additional Qualifications : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Knowledge of : the organization, powers, and limitations of county governmental functions, civil and criminal codes, and the California Constitution;

trial procedures and the rules of evidence; administrative law.

Ability to : appraise, interpret, and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems; present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form;

prepare, present and conduct trials effectively; perform legal research; work effectively with others.

Retirement Plans

Generous County Defined Benefit Plan

Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans

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Health Benefits

Benefit Allowance paid in cash bi-weekly, which can be used by employees to fund health care costs or used for other purposes.

The amount varies by bargaining unit, click the Compensation Summary link below for more information

Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums

On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members

Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits

Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!

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Paid Time Off

Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment

Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement

Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)

Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting

For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

County Paid Term Life Insurance

County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance

Childcare and Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance may apply

Flexible work schedule may apply

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Compensation Summary

To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit :

This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions.

Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.