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*Department *District Attorney*Job Type *Open*Filing Deadline *Open Until Filled*Employment Type *Permanent/Full Time(40 hrs/week)*Work Location * Roseville, California (Granite Bay, Loomis, Lincoln, Rocklin,Roseville)*Additional Forms Required* Veterans DD214 (if applicable)*HRAnalyst *Valeriya Bachinsky*Introduction*Placer County iscurrently accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney I,II, III, and IV. Each level in this job series has differentminimum qualifications. To be eligible for more than one level inthe series, you must complete and submit separate applications andsupplemental questionnaires for each recruitment:Deputy District Attorney I #2026-14120-01Deputy District Attorney II #2026-14121-01Deputy District Attorney III #2026-14119-01Deputy District Attorney IV #2026-14123-01_*Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis.Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.*_Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 squaremiles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from theresidential and commercial areas of South Placer, through thehistoric foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and tothe County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a greatplace to live, work, play, and learn!*POSITION INFORMATION*The Placer County DistrictAttorney's Office is excited to announce openings for DeputyDistrict Attorneys with all levels of experience. Our office offersa variety of assignments for prosecutors and seeks well qualifiedcandidates who wish to have a positive impact on their community.In addition to our primary state-of-the-art Courthouse in Roseville(pictured), Deputy District Attorneys have opportunities to appearat the beautiful Historic Courthouse in Auburn.Pleasecontact our office recruiters at infopcda@placer.ca.gov, with anyquestions related to working within our office or visit our websitewww.placer.ca.gov/2923/District-Attorney.*BENEFITS*Placer County offers a comprehensivebenefits package to employees. The following information representsbenefits currently available to permanent Placer County employeesand may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to themost current benefit package during hiring interviews or bycontacting the Human Resources Department.*DEFINITION*To perform professional legal workwithin the District Attorney's Office; to prepare and present civiland criminal cases in court; and to perform related work asassigned.*DISTINGUISHINGCHARACTERISTICS**Deputies District Attorney II *is thefirst working level assigned to employees with at least one year ofexperience practicing law. Under general supervision, employees atthis level perform work of average difficulty in all phases ofcriminal law.This class is distinguished from theSenior Deputy District Attorney in that the latter is responsiblefor providing lead direction to a functional or geographic area andpresents the most complex and sensitive cases in court.*SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED* Receives general supervision from a Supervising DeputyDistrict Attorney or other management staff and receives technicaland functional supervision from higher level Deputy DistrictAttorneys.*EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIALDUTIES*Duties may include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:* Work within the DistrictAttorney's Office, performing the full range of legal activitiesinvolving the investigation or prosecution of complex criminal orcivil cases; prepare and present cases in court.*Receive complaints and review reports filed by arresting officersor complainants; interview complainants and witnesses with regardto prospective complaints; subpoena witnesses; refuse or approveand issue complaints in such matters.* Analyze,interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legalauthorities in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs;prepare pleadings and other papers in connection with suits,trials, hearings and other legal proceedings; examine, assemble andevaluate evidence; secure and interview witnesses; appear in courtand try cases.* Perform a wide variety of advancedlegal research.* Prepare opinions, briefs, pleadings,warrants, and other legal documents; dictate correspondence andreports.* Work closely with affiliated law enforcementagencies from the county, State or Federal level as required byassigned case.* Review cases for any assistancerequired of investigation staff; request Investigators to secureevidence or conduct further investigation; review and incorporateadditional information secured by Investigators.*Perform related duties as assigned.*MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS**It is the responsibility of applicantsto identify in their application materials how they meet theminimum qualifications listed below.**Experience and Training*Any combination ofexperience and training that would provide the required knowledgeand abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requiredknowledge and abilities would be:*Experience: *One yearof responsible professional legal experience performing dutiessimilar to a Deputy District Attorney I with Placer County or oneyear of professional legal experience. Acceptable areas of practiceinclude, but are not limited to, criminal law, consumer fraud,environmental protection, or asset forfeiture.*Training:* Active membership in the California StateBar.*Required License orCertificate:*May need to possess a valid driver'slicense as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicleinsurance and medical clearance may also be required.*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* *Knowledge of:** Legal principles andpractices, including civil, criminal, constitutional law andrelated procedures.* Rules of Court and EvidenceCode.* Legal research methods.* Legalprinciples and practices with emphasis on criminal law. * Trial and hearing procedures, rules of evidence and theCalifornia Penal Code.* Organization and procedures ofthe District Attorney's Office.* Appellate courtproceedings.* Search and seizure laws.* Theduties, powers and limitations of the District Attorney'sOffice* Legal complexities of major felony prosecutionand defense cases.*Ability to:** Learn to investigate and prosecute criminal andcivil law complaints.* On a continuous basis, sit atdesk for long periods of time or in meetings; intermittently walk,stand and bend while going to/from other offices or court and whiletaking files to/from meetings or court; twist to reach equipmentsurrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation;use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate throughwritten means; hear sufficiently to communicate with clients and tounderstand actions in public meetings, hearings, or courtproceedings; and lift light weight.* On a continuousbasis, analyze a case and determine the law's application; identifyand interpret the applicable law or statute; know legal researchmethods; observe juries and witnesses; problem solve situationsthat arise in cases; remember and understand case law and statutes;and explain case status to the public as required.*Analyze and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legalproblems.* Learn to recommend investigativealternatives.* Learn to prepare and present cases andeffectively represent the District Attorney's Office.*Present law, facts and arguments clearly and logically in writtenand oral form.* Explain legal principles and relatethem to both trained legal professionals and the public. * Perform legal research.* Work under timeconstraints and exacting professional and legal standards. * Learn to obtain information through interview andinterrogation and deal fairly and courteously with thepublic.* Draft legal pleadings.* Establishand maintain effective working relationships with those contactedin the course of work.* Work with various cultural andethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.*Analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine propercourse of action.* Adhere to ethical standards. * Operate a computer terminal with sufficient proficiency toperform the duties of the job.* Evaluate and applylegal principles of civil and criminal law.*Investigate and prosecute criminal and civil law complaints. * Recommend investigative alternatives.* Presentlaw, facts and arguments clearly and logically in written and oralform.* Obtain information through interview andinterrogation and to deal fairly and courteously with thepublic.* Organize and prioritize workassignments.* Prepare and present legal cases within acourt of law, especially the presentation of evidence, theexamination of witnesses and in arguing an effective case before ajudge or jury.* Be alert to, identify, analyze and besensitive to the subtleties of verbal and nonverbal communicationby clients, witnesses and others.* Defend or prosecuteindividuals in a wide variety of adversarial proceedings including,but not limited to: preliminary hearings, violation of probationhearings, court trials, and jury trials.* Assist lessexperienced attorneys in matters relative to the District Attorneyfunction.* Secure cooperation and teamwork amongprofessional and/or support staff.*SELECTION PROCEDURE**Training & ExperienceRating (100%)*Based upon responses to the supplementalquestionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experiencewill be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from thisevaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on theeligible list.*CONDITION OFEMPLOYMENT*Prior to the date of hire, applicants mustundergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass amedical examination (which may include a drug screening andpossibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath,and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain andwork in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also berequired to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation(which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph),and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcementclassifications and those supporting law enforcement functions willbe required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior toor during the interview process. Applicants for positions withaccess to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providersmust clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and socialsecurity verification. Failure to clear these requirements mayresult in an employment offer being withdrawn.*SUBSTITUTE LISTS*The eligible list resulting fromthis recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for asubstantially similar classification. For this purpose, asubstantially similar classification is one at a lower level in thesame classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/ora similar classification (similar work performed, similar trainingand experience qualifications required). If you are contacted foran interview by a County department, you will be informed of theclassification and other relevant information. If you choose not tointerview for a substantially similar classification, you willremain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.*EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES* Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifyingcertain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed,or employed within the last year, by a public agency operatingunder a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible tobe placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified aseligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without goingthrough the examination process.*EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*Thank you for your interest inemployment with Placer County. Placer County is an equalopportunity employer and is committed to an activenondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer Countythat harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited andthat all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, andinterns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limitedto recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based onthe qualifications of the individual for the positions being filledregardless of gender (including gender identity and expression),sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associatedwith race, including, but not limited to, hair texture andprotective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color,ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin,citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mentaldisability, medical condition (including cancer or geneticcharacteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status,military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status,pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medicalconditions), reproductive health decision making, politicalorientation, or any other classification protected by federal,state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Departmentat least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if yourequire accommodation in the examination process. Medicaldisability verification may be required prior toaccommodation.*Conclusion**Forquestions regarding this recruitment, please contact PreciosaAyala-Burkhardt, Administrative Technician, at payala@placer.ca.govor (530) 886-4637.*Pay: $54.03 - $92.80 perhourWork Location: In person