Date Posted:

September 4, 2014

Salary:

$7,731 –10,356 / Month

Description:

The Job: Under direction, perform professional legal work for the County through the District Attorney’s Office; prepare and prosecute criminal and civil cases in the courts; perform special or supervisory assignments on a rotational basis; and do other work as required. Incumbents will generally handle any case in Municipal Court or Juvenile Court and less complex cases in Superior Court with only occasional guidance. Incumbents may be assigned on-going administrative responsibility for a functional area. Extensive jury trial experience and expertise is highly desirable. The list established through this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, substitute, full-time and part-time vacancies. 

Qualifications:

The Requirements: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Two years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law. Applicable experience must have been gained after admission to a State Bar. Experience in the practice of civil law may be substituted for criminal law for positions assigned to Consumer Affairs.

Special Requirements: Membership in the California State Bar.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or call (831) 454-2600 for an application packet. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.

Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
EOE.

Filing Deadline:

Monday, September 8, 2014