Deputy District Attorney I/II

Salary : $6,599.93 - $14,566.87 Monthly

Location : 1215 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 8825

Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Opening Date: 01/10/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information

This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program.

For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form,

please use the following link: Employee Referral Award Program

Amended: 5/12/23, 6/23/23, 7/25/24, 9/12/24

$15,000 Recruitment Bonus - More information below

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Salary:
Level I: $3,046.12 - $3,640.40, paid bi-weekly
Level II: $3,502.65 - $4,185.99, paid bi-weekly
Level III: $4,047.76 - $4,837.45, paid bi-weekly
Level IV: $5,015.96 - $5,994.54, paid bi-weekly
Level V: $5,625.65 - $6,723.17, paid bi-weekly

Examinations:

Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination processMinimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:
Level I: Licensed by the California State Bar and the ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services; Basic knowledge of the principles of law and their application, trial procedure and the rules of evidence; legal research methods; Basic ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically.

Level II: Licensed by State Bar of California and one (1) year of full time criminal prosecution or two (2) years practice of law and ability to travel to locations outside the regular office to perform necessary legal services.

Level III: Licensed by the California State Bar and two (2) years of full time experience in criminal prosecution or three (3) years practice of law and the ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services. Advanced knowledge of the principles of law and their application, trial procedure and rules of evidence; legal research methods; advanced ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically.

Level IV: Licensed by the California State Bar and three (3) years of full time criminal prosecution or four (4) years practice of law and ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services. Thorough knowledge of the principles of law and their application; trial procedure and rules of evidence; legal research methods; thorough ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically.

Level V: Licensed by the California State Bar and four (4) years full time criminal prosecution experience or five (5) years practice of law and ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services.

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This position works within the Kern County District Attorney's Office. For more information about the District Attorney's Office, please view their website

Summary of Recruitment Bonus for Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV/V
Recruitment Bonus: The County will provide all employees hired on or after April 22,2023 in a permanent capacity as a Deputy District Attorney or a Child Support Attorney a $15,000 non-pensionable recruitment bonus. The bonus shall be payable in full upon appointment by the District Attorney of Director of Child Support Services subject to completion of a five-year term of service with the hiring department.
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Additional Information

Current or recently graduated law students may be eligible for paid positions as extra help law clerks, even if they do not yet meet the license requirements for Deputy District Attorney. Applications for extra help law clerks may be sent directly to the department by sending a copy of the applicant's resume and a cover letter to .

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Kern County Employee Benefits

As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life.

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)

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Do you have an active California State Bar license?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list your California State Bar license number.

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I certify, I am Licensed by State Bar of California and one (1) year of full time criminal prosecution or two (2) years practice of law and ability to travel to locations outside the regular office to perform necessary legal services.

• Yes
• No

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I certify, I am Licensed by the California State Bar and two (2) years of full time experience in criminal prosecution or three (3) years practice of law and the ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services. Advanced knowledge of the principles of law and their application, trial procedure and rules of evidence; legal research methods; advanced ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically.

• Yes
• No

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I certify, I am Licensed by the California State Bar and three (3) years of full time criminal prosecution or four (4) years practice of law and ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services . click apply for full job details