Deputy District Attorney - Merced County District Attorney (Merced)

Deputy District Attorney - Merced County District Attorney (Merced) This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $37.24 - $72.11 per hour. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Receives and reviews complaints filed in all types of cases. Examines the evidence, interview witnesses and investigates the scene of the crime. Determines if a crime has been committed, and whether the evidence justifies prosecution. Conducts pleadings, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of trial work. Assigns investigators to secure evidence or makes personal investigations. Confers with the judge or defense attorney regarding modification or withdrawal of charges. Selection of jurors, prosecution and dispositions of cases. Argues points of law, presents opening statements, final arguments or summations. Prepares motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents in connection with legal proceedings. Reviews and prepares correspondence and handles appeals. Advises the public and local law enforcement agencies on legal procedures/problems. Level V-Lead and provide direction to other attorneys within the series. Level V-May be assigned to represent the District Attorney in public forums. Knowledge of: Principles of criminal, constitutional, and administrative law. Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence. Penal code of the State of California and other criminal statutes. Legal procedures and documents, and trial procedures used in court cases. Principles, practices, methods, and materials of legal research. Ethical and professional rules of conduct. Level V-Advanced knowledge of specialized statutes including sentencing enhancements Salary Range: $77,459.20 - $182,665.60 Annually #J-18808-Ljbffr