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| Class Title: | Deputy District Attorney IV |
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| Class Code: | 04135 |
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$51.67 - $66.13 Hourly $4,133.60 - $5,290.40 Biweekly $8,956.13 - $11,462.53 Monthly $107,473.60 - $137,550.40 Annually |
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| Positions in this series perform a variety of professional legal work involved in criminal prosecution including investigation, trial preparation, and legal research. Positions perform related duties as required. | ||
| Distinguishing Characteristics: | ||
| Under general direction, regularly performs the most demanding and difficult criminal prosecution trial work; prepares and presents cases before any court within the state. This class is distinguished from Supervising Deputy District Attorney by the latter's full supervisory responsibility for a staff of attorneys and responsibility to direct the operations of a functional unit or branch office. | ||
| Examples of Duties: | ||
| 1. Investigates, researches, and prepares cases for prosecution; evaluates evidence, determines the nature of the crime and the justification for prosecution; interviews witnesses. 2. Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints. 3. Presents and prosecutes cases before County courts; presents cases before the Grand Jury. 4. Represents the people of the County at arraignments, preliminary hearings and trials. 5. Negotiates with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges. 6. Presents opening statements, interrogates and cross examines witnesses; argues points of law, and makes final arguments or summations. 7. Conducts legal research and prepares briefs and opinions. 8. Receives complaints, evaluates evidence and determines the nature of the crime and justification for prosecution. 9. Trains and advises lower level attorneys in the preparation and presentation of cases. 10. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required. 11. Supervises and directs the preparation and presentation of the appeal of cases when necessary; performs specialized legal research and directs special projects. 6/18/75 rev: jl/03-24-98 unit change: ejw/08/21/01 |
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| Representation Unit: | ||
| Attorney | ||
| Salary Range: | ||
| 82 | ||
| Supplemental Information: | ||
| Applicants must be members of the State Bar of California before appointment. Incumbents must qualify for promotion within the time specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding or be terminated. |
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| Minimum Requirements: | ||
| License: Active membership in the California State Bar. Applications will be accepted from candidates who are members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number, but have inactive membership status. Experience:Five years of criminal trial experience as an attorney. |
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