Date Posted:

March 4, 2015

Salary: 

$7,885 –10,564 / Month

Description:

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 be expected to handle a misdemeanor or juvenile caseload and a less complex felony caseload 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 District Attorney’s Office currently has one full-time vacancy in the CONSUMER AFFAIRS UNIT. The list established through this recruitment may also be used to fill future extra-help, substitute, full-time and part-time vacancies in the CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS Division. 

Qualifications:

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:

www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

Filing Deadline:

Monday March 9, 2015