Attorney V - District Attorney

About the Opportunity

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The District Attorney's Office is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes or offenses that occur within the County. District Attorney staff represent the People of the State of California in criminal cases, provides support and assistance to crime victims, and work in partnership with local law enforcement agencies to promote public safety. Our mission is JUSTICE WITH INTEGRITY. Our staff consists of approximately 140 full-time employees. This recruitment is being conducted to fill part-time/extra-help Deputy District Attorney V vacancies for the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office. Eligible lists are normally good for six months and may be extended for up to one year.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Stanislaus County District Attorney is seeking qualified candidates for the position of extra-help/part-time Deputy District Attorney V.
The ideal candidate will be a team-player who has a demonstrated passion for seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime including some prior experience or connection to prosecution, law enforcement, and/or victim advocacy. We are seeking professionals with excellent analytical, research, written communication and oral advocacy skills. Deputy District Attorneys work under the direction of a Chief Deputy District Attorney. Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

ATTORNEY V

• Handle any and all types of legal prosecution matters as a part-time extra-help Attorney V for the District Attorney’s Office.
• May include responsibility for a specialized unit; and
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

SKILS/ABILITIES Demonstrate ability with level IV requirements PLUS:
Criminal:

• Competently defend/prosecute all cases including homicides; and
• Willingness to defend/prosecute capital cases; and
• Assume the full range of responsibilities relating to the office.

Civil:

• Prepare and present statements of fact, law and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form;
• Evaluate facts and evidence and obtain information through examination;
• Initiate and prosecute criminal actions;
• Analyze difficult and complex legal problems and apply legal principles and practices;
• Win the confidence and respect of members of the legal profession, public officials, and other persons contacted in the work environment.

Minimum Child Support Requirements:

Perform tasks above plus the ability to:

• Prepare the most difficult and complex cases and motions in IV-D related cases and be able to argue these cases in State and Federal Courts;
• As a technical expert in a specialized area of Family/Criminal law, advises other deputies and Child Support Enforcement support staff on precedent, decision and developments in the law;
• Must have the ability to discuss public policy issues and the ramifications of appealing cases with the Attorney General's Office in light of current law;
• Analyze proposed legislation and its impact on the Child Support Enforcement program;
• Recommend changes to format and forms of the Judicial Council; and
• Ability to identify policy issues and recommend statutory changes in favor of the program and its goals.

Skills:

Demonstrated skill with Level IV requirements plus:

• Apply knowledge previously learned in Level I, II III and IV; and
• Advanced legal research and writing

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated knowledge with Level IV requirements plus:
Criminal:

• Advanced knowledge of specialized statutes including sentencing and enhancements.
• The duties, powers, limitation and authority of the District Attorney's Office and Public Defender's office as applicable;
• Legal principles and their application;
• Trial procedures and rules of evidence; and
• Legal research methods.

Civil:

• The duties, powers, limitation and authority of the District Attorney's Office;
• Legal principles and their application with emphasis on family and collection law;
• Trial procedures and rules of evidence;
• Legal research methods;

Board of Supervisor's Priorities

• A safe community

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience as an Attorney IV or equivalent; AND
• Pass California State Bar and possess valid bar license; AND
• Other-- Complete and pass background investigation at time of initial hire.

THE FOLLOWING APPLY FOR ALL LEVELS OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY LICENSE

• Active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California is required at the time of appointment. The Bar Membership Number should be listed in the Licenses section on the application form.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications to assist in appropriate initial placement level, based on job knowledge, skills, and abilities required at each specific level.

• Must be a current contract attorney in the District Attorney’s Office

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: June 17, 2025

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies in the District Attorney's office.
GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

For more detailed information on benefits please refer to the CAA MOU

Closing Date/Time: 6/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Stanislaus County

• (209) 525-6341

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