County of Tulare
Attorney I-IV, District Attorney
SALARY
$58,685.00 - $109,562.00 Annually
LOCATION
Multiple locations in Tulare County, CA
JOB TYPE
Full Time At-Will
JOB NUMBER
CT-005052J
DEPARTMENT
District Attorney
OPENING DATE
05/05/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$58,685.00 - $109,562.00 Annually
LOCATION
Multiple locations in Tulare County, CA
JOB TYPE
Full Time At-Will
JOB NUMBER
CT-005052J
DEPARTMENT
District Attorney
OPENING DATE
05/05/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
- ATTORNEY I-IV, DISTRICT ATTORNEYFILING DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.SALARY RANGES: : Annual- Level I: $58,685- $71,522; Level II: $66,117- $80,579Level III: $77,111 - $93,977; Level IV: $89,898 - $109,562
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. Typical Duties
- 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 .
Employment Standards
- 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. Additional Information
- 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 EmploymentCandidates 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.
- Employer
- County of Tulare
- Phone
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(559) 636-4900
- Website
- http://www.co.tulare.ca.us/hrd
- Address
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2500 W Burrel Avenue
Visalia, California, 93291
- Employer
- County of Tulare
- Phone
- (559) 636-4900
- Website
- http://www.co.tulare.ca.us/hrd
- Address
-
2500 W Burrel Avenue
Visalia, California, 93291
- Attorney I-IV, District Attorney Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Indicate what level(s) of Attorney you would like to be considered for.
- * QUESTION 2
- Please check the option that applies:
- * QUESTION 3
- If you answered 'I am a current member of the California State Bar' to question 2, please list your California BAR number. If you answered awaiting results or do not have a California BAR, please answer n/a.
- * QUESTION 4
- Indicate which division you would except employment:
- * QUESTION 5
- Are you willing to work overtime and travel locally or out of town in behalf of clients when necessary?
- * QUESTION 6
- Describe any pre-legal experience you have had that will enhance your effectiveness as a prosecutor.
- * QUESTION 7
- Describe your experience, if any, in speaking in a public forum while advocating a particular position. Include information pertaining to any special training or instruction you may have had in effective public speaking or oral, legal advocacy.
- * QUESTION 8
- Attach or describe the most complex legal document you have personally drafted.
- * QUESTION 9
- Briefly relate why you want to be a prosecutor.
- * QUESTION 10
- Describe your experience, if any in practically applying laws relating to evidence, crimes and criminal procedure in misdemeanor prosecutions. Specifically relate the nature and extent of your experience in misdemeanor advocacy, including the numbers and types of cases.
- * QUESTION 11
- Describe your experience, if any, in civil litigation or family law, with particular emphasis on law and motion practice.
- * QUESTION 12
- Describe your skills in the effective interviewing, counseling, and interrogation of cooperative and hostile witnesses. Indicate those witnesses that you have found most difficult to work with and your techniques in resolving the obstacles such people raise.
- QUESTION 13
- Applicants who would like to be considered for the Attorney III and IV levels must answer the questions 13 through 15 . Describe your experience in the litigation of felony prosecutions. Indicate your role in, as well as the types and numbers of such cases.
- QUESTION 14
- Describe any training seminars or special courses you have attended which have enhanced your skills as a prosecutor. Indicate the approximate date(s) of attendance and the program sponsor.
- QUESTION 15
- Describe the various types of cases, if any, you have personally litigated at the appellate level. Indicate the extent of your participation, both in terms of brief preparation and oral argument.
- * Required Question