APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
1st Cut-off Date: Friday 24, 2012
(Postmarks Not Accepted)
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SALARY: $5,982-$7,303 per month
BENEFITS: Employees in this organizational unit accrue time
off effective the date of hire. After one year of service,
employees will have accrued 120 hours of vacation leave,
95.94 hours of sick leave, 40 hours of administrative leave
after 6 months (per f/y) and will have been compensated for
thirteen (13) holidays.
Retirement is provided by an
integrated plan of California Public Employees' Retirement
System (CalPERS 2% @ 60) and Social Security. The
County pays 100% of employee costs for dental, optical, and
medical coverage in the County-sponsored PPO plan and
also pays 74% of the costs for dependent coverage in the
same plans. In addition, the County provides employee and
dependent life insurance and an Employee Assistance
Program.
DEFINITION:
Under direction, performs a variety of
professional legal services in the District Attorney’s or Public
Defender's office involving the prosecution or defense of
criminal cases; and performs related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: The Criminal Law Attorney
classification has three levels which are assigned at the
department director’s discretion in accordance with budget
provisions, organizational needs, the individual attorney's
expertise and skill, and the experience requirements for the
respective levels. Assignments in the class range from the least
difficult requiring minimal expertise and experience to the
prosecution or defense of the most difficult, complex and
sensitive criminal trial cases requiring highly advanced legal
knowledge, skill and experience. Some assignments may
involve the performance of legal services related to family
support matters, or supervising the activities of a satellite office.
The amount and type of supervision provided to incumbents in
this class ranges from close to minimal depending on each
attorney's level in the class and their degree of proficiency in
the practice of law.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Essential:
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Interviews complainants, victims, witnesses and
clients
Prepares and participates in pleadings, arraignments,
pre-trial agreements, motions, trials, responsive
declarations, detention or asset seizure hearings,
negotiations with opposing counsel and the courts,
and the selection of jurors
Litigates criminal and appropriate civil cases in court
Reviews law, regulations and judicial decisions
Performs legal research
Conducts legal related training for officers
Participates in continuing education
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Attends a variety of meetings
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May supervise subordinate staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: The required level and scope of the following
knowledge and skills relate to the level of the position as
defined in the class characteristics.
Knowledge of:
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Principles and practices of criminal law
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Legal research methods, practices and materials
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Rules of the courts, policies, procedures, and
precedent decisions
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Trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence
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The State Penal, Health and Safety, Vehicle,
Corporation (related to criminal), Welfare and
Institutions, Business and Professions, Evidence and
Family Codes
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Current word processing programs (i.e. Windows)
Skill in:
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Analyzing and preparing a variety of legal documents
and instruments
Preparing and presenting clear and logical oral and
written statements of fact, law and argument
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Establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of
work
Functioning as an effective trial advocate
Effectively obtaining and evaluating information
through interviewing or interrogation
Using computer technology and applications in the
performance of daily activities
Initiating online research queries using current
computer search engine functions and the use of
legal data bases
Adapting to changing priorities and requirements in a
fast paced legal environment
Supervising and coordinating the activities of a
satellite office
Effectively interacting with individuals from various
socio-economic, cultural, behavioral and environmental settings
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from
an accredited law school.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's
license within 30 days of hire. Active membership in the
California State Bar.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED UNDER THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF
APPLICATION.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office
environment and use standard office equipment; vision to
read handwritten and printed material and a computer
screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and
by telephone; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20
pounds such as files, books or boxes of paper for distances
up to 50 feet.
Some accommodations may be made for some physical
demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and
request such accommodations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This class description lists the
major duties and requirements of the job and is not allinclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each
incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform jobrelated duties other than those contained in this document
and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge
and skills.
SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process will consist
of a review of experience, education, knowledge, abilities,
skills, certifications, licenses or other professional
requirements needed to perform the position. A department
head may request the development of an assessment center,
practical skills assessment or other selection procedure to
assist in evaluating candidates for the position.
All
candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the
position will be placed on an eligibility list in alphabetical
order for one year. If an opening occurs, the appointing
authority will request and receive the entire list for
consideration.
NOTE: The screening process can take up to 3 weeks. All
applicants will be notified of the final decision by mail.
Successful candidates will be fingerprinted and may be
subject to pre-employment drug tests and background check.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Nevada County policy
prohibits discrimination in employment or in the provision of
services because of race, color, ancestry, religious creed,
national origin, sex, physical handicap (including AIDS),
medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), marital or
domestic partner status or sexual orientation. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply for employment. We will
give fair consideration to all applicants, including persons with
disabilities capable of performing the essential functions of
the job with reasonable accommodation.
The Human
Resources Director coordinates the administration of this
policy. Please contact the Human Resources Department at
least
five
working
days
before
a
scheduled
examination/interview to request accommodation in the
examination/interview process.
FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Nevada County Human Resources Department, Eric Rood
Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
95959-8617, JOB LINE (530) 265-1225 (Option 1) FAX:
(530) 265-9841 or visit www.mynevadacounty.com.
The Human Resources Department will not return any
documents submitted in the application process, including
copies of job applications for future reference.
Resumes
attached to a completed application are welcome, but they
will not be considered in lieu of a completed application. In
accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986, any person hired by the County of Nevada must
produce certain documents establishing his/her identity and
right to work. In addition, the law requires any person who is
hired to attest, under penalty of perjury, to his/her
employment eligibility on a form prepared by the U.S.
Department of Justice.
County of Nevada
- Job Opportunity -
Attorney I
Criminal Law
Current Vacancy in
District Attorney’s Office
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications
at time of application
Retirement benefits of 2% @ 60
Final Filing Date
Open Until Filled
1st Cut-off Date: August 24, 2012