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County of Sonoma (CA)

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Information</h2></div> 
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<div>The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced and passionate attorneys to join their team!</div><div></div><div> 
Starting salary up to $99.14/hourly ($206,917/annually) and a competitive total compensation package!*</div> 

The District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill two Deputy District Attorney positions. One position is an ongoing position, and the other one is a time-limited position that is currently funded through June 30th, 2029, at either the Deputy District Attorney I, II, III, or IV level depending on qualifications. If you are interested in applying at the other levels, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. 
 
The Positions 
 
As a Deputy District Attorney III, you will prosecute all misdemeanor cases and a wide variety of felony cases. This position conducts preliminary hearings and both misdemeanor and felony jury trials. The Deputy District Attorney III reviews misdemeanor and felony matters for filing, prosecutes misdemeanor and felony cases in court, and handles all manner of courtroom calendars including arraignments, bail hearings, law and motion, and felony sentencing. 
 
The Ideal Candidates 
 
In addition to holding a Juris Doctorate degree and membership in the California State Bar, the successful candidates will have two or more years of experience as a licensed attorney with significant trial experience, including prior felony jury trial experience. They will be selflessly committed to handling challenging work for the betterment of the community and dedicated to ensuring equal justice and equal access to the criminal justice system for all citizens of Sonoma County regardless of race, gender, sexual identity, ethnic origin, or nationality. The ideal candidates will also possess: 
<ul><li>
Demonstrated experience with filing misdemeanor and felony cases, misdemeanor and felony calendar management, preliminary hearings, and misdemeanor and felony trials</li><li>
Significant knowledge of and experience with California criminal law and procedure, including recently enacted statutes and case law</li><li>
Prior attendance at California District Attorneys Association or National District Attorneys Association seminars in Trial Practice, Felony Sentencing, and other areas relating to criminal prosecution is highly desired</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, judges and court staff, and all members of the public</li><li>
A strong communicator with the ability to empathetically communicate with victims of crimes and other members of the public</li><li>
A strong interest in criminal justice and a desire to assist crime victims and strive to provide the community with a safe place to live by holding the guilty accountable, protecting the innocent, and preserving dignity of victims and their families</li><li>
The ability to thrive working in a fast-paced environment with short timelines</li></ul> 

Please note: As a part of the minimum qualifications for the position, current, active membership in the State Bar of California is required. To meet this qualification, you must be sworn in as a current, active member of the State Bar of California at the time of application submission. 
 
The District Attorney's Office 
 
Under the leadership of the District Attorney, Carla Rodriguez, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is the largest legal office in the County and has a staff of 138 employees including attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and clerical support. Each year the office is referred approximately 4,800 felony cases and over 10,800 misdemeanor cases which include the full range of offenses. 
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:<ul><li>
Hybrid Telework- A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment</li><li>
Salary Advancement- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range</li><li>
Career Advancement- With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Deputy District Attorney IV (190,783 - $231,899/annually)</li><li>
Paid Time Off- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year</li><li>
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options</li><li>
Staff Development/Wellness- Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,250 and ongoing education/training opportunities</li><li>
Annual Professional Development Benefit - $452</li><li>
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits</li><li>
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment</li><li>
Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more</li><li>
Student Loan Debt Relief&ndash; County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education</li></ul> 
The District Attorney&rsquo;s Office is currently recruiting to fill two Deputy District Attorney positions at either the I, II, III, or IV levels. One position is an ongoing position, and one position is time-limited and currently funded through June 30, 2029. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. 
 
<ul><li>Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Sonoma County Prosecutors' Association Memorandum of Understanding, (SCPA MOU)and our Employee Benefits directory.</li></ul> 
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.</div> 

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Experience: Legal experience subsequent to membership in the State Bar of California, which directly related to the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney, including one year of experience comparable to the level of Deputy District Attorney II in Sonoma County; or two years of legal experience as a licensed attorney with related experience to specialty assignments such as Environmental and Consumer Law or Juvenile Law; or equivalent experience with another prosecuting agency, would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed.
Professional License: Current active membership in the State Bar of California.
Special Qualifications: A statement from the District Attorney indicating successful completion of a felony training assignment will qualify incumbents to prosecute felony cases.
License: Possession of a valid driver&rsquo;s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h2></div>
<div>Considerable knowledge of: the duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Office of the District Attorney; the principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure, and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedure; the statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.
Ability to: research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; consistently prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form in all legal matters; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Selection Procedure &amp; Some Helpful Tips When Applying</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.</li><li>
You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.</li><li>
You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.</li><li>
Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.</li></ul>
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, &quot;See Resume&quot; or &quot;See Application&quot; may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate&rsquo;s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant&rsquo;s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.
Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:<ul><li>
Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.</li></ul>
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
Additional Information
It is the policy of law enforcement and legal offices and departments, in the County of Sonoma, that candidates complete a thorough background investigation process prior to employment. This policy is imperative in order to keep the department&rsquo;s employees and the public safe and to maintain high standards in the law enforcement community. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
The background investigation will include a thorough assessment of a candidate&rsquo;s personal, employment, educational, criminal, and credit history. The investigation may include but is not necessarily limited to: use of prescription and/or other drugs, reports from former employers, friends, family members, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, credit reports, court reports, public records search, and/or other relevant sources. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment.
Depending on the assignment, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment medical examination and may be required to take a polygraph examination. All candidates for law enforcement positions are required to undergo drug testing as part of the selection process. Additionally, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment psychological and physical abilities examination. The results of these examinations and the background investigation shall be confidential and shall not be available to the candidate for review. Failure to pass the background investigation will eliminate a candidate from the employment process. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed and judgment and discretion will be used to determine the employability of the candidate. Where there is evidence of a candidate&rsquo;s past use of controlled substances, many factors shall be used to determine the employability of the individual such as a pattern of use, kind of drug used, circumstances of the start of the drug use, treatment, behavior and attitude since discontinuance, etc. Please note that a history of using controlled substances does not result in automatic disqualification from the selection process. Prior to disqualifying any candidate whose profile falls within the provisions of the policy, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to present any and all evidence of mitigating facts that the candidate feels should be considered by the hiring authority. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: CA
HR Technician: PB</div></div></div>

Deputy District Attorney III

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Information</h2></div>
<div><div>The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced and passionate attorneys to join their team!</div><div></div><div> 
Starting salary up to $86.64/hourly ($180,828/annually) and a competitive total compensation package!*</div> 

The District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill two Deputy District Attorney positions. One position is an ongoing position, and the other one is a time-limited position that is currently funded through June 30th, 2029, at either the Deputy District Attorney I, II, III, or IV level depending on qualifications. If you are interested in applying at the other levels, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. 
 
The Positions 
 
The Deputy District Attorney II is considered a senior member of the Misdemeanor Team who also handles felony case work. In this position, you will review police reports to determine whether the District Attorney&rsquo;s Office should file criminal charges. You will prosecute criminal cases from initial arraignment through completion, including jury trials. This position is also responsible for handling a high volume of cases and must actively engage with other attorneys. 
 
The Ideal Candidates 
 
In addition to holding a Juris Doctorate degree and being admitted to the California Bar, the ideal candidates possess experience that demonstrates an interest in practicing criminal prosecution. They will have one or more years of legal experience practicing as a licensed attorney, introductory experience with conducting jury trials, and a solid understanding of basic precepts of criminal law and procedure, a sound concept of legal research and writing, and the ability to independently handle daily court calendars. They will be selflessly committed to handling challenging work for the betterment of the community and dedicated to ensuring equal justice and equal access to the criminal justice system for all citizens of Sonoma County regardless of race, gender, sexual identity, ethnic origin, or nationality. The ideal candidate will also possess: 
<ul><li>
Experience in trial advocacy or other aspects of California criminal law and has experience litigating jury trials and evidentiary hearings</li><li>
Prior attendance at trainings presented by the California District Attorneys Association is desirable</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a public setting</li><li>
Effective negotiation skills when interacting with opposing attorneys</li><li>
Experience using an electronic case management system</li><li>
The ability to empathetically communicate with victims of crimes and other members of the public</li><li>
A team player mindset to actively engage with all members of the office</li><li>
The ability to thrive in a high demand, difficult decision-making environment</li></ul> 

Please note: As a part of the minimum qualifications for the position, current, active membership in the State Bar of California is required. To meet this qualification, you must be sworn in as a current, active member of the State Bar of California at the time of application submission. 
 
The District Attorney's Office 
 
Under the leadership of the District Attorney, Carla Rodriguez, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is the largest legal office in the County and has a staff of 138 employees including attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and clerical support. Each year the office is referred approximately 4,800 felony cases and over 10,800 misdemeanor cases which include the full range of offenses. 
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:<ul><li>
Hybrid Telework- A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment</li><li>
Salary Advancement- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range</li><li>
Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Deputy District Attorney III ($170,225 - $206,917 /annually)</li><li>
Paid Time Off- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year</li><li>
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options</li><li>
Staff Development/Wellness- Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,250 and ongoing education/training opportunities</li><li>
Annual Professional Development Benefit - $452</li><li>
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits</li><li>
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment</li><li>
Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more</li><li>
Student Loan Debt Relief&ndash; County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education</li></ul> 
The District Attorney&rsquo;s Office is currently recruiting to fill two Deputy District Attorney positions at either the I, II, III, or IV levels. One position is an ongoing position, and one position is time-limited and currently funded through June 30, 2029. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. 
 
<ul><li>Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Sonoma County Prosecutors' Association Memorandum of Understanding, (SCPA MOU)and our Employee Benefitsdirectory.</li></ul> 
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Experience: Legal experience subsequent to membership in the State Bar of California, which directly relates to the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, one year of legal experience practicing as a licensed attorney in a position comparable to Deputy District Attorney I in Sonoma County; or equivalent experience with another prosecuting agency, would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed.
Professional License: Current active membership in the State Bar of California.
License: Possession of a valid driver&rsquo;s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h2></div>
<div>Working knowledge of: the duties, powers limitations, and authorities of the Office of the District Attorney; the principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure, and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.
Ability to: research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Selection Procedure &amp; Some Helpful Tips When Applying</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.</li><li>
You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.</li><li>
You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.</li><li>
Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.</li></ul>
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, &quot;See Resume&quot; or &quot;See Application&quot; may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate&rsquo;s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant&rsquo;s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.
Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:<ul><li>
Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.</li></ul>
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
Additional Information
It is the policy of law enforcement and legal offices and departments, in the County of Sonoma, that candidates complete a thorough background investigation process prior to employment. This policy is imperative in order to keep the department&rsquo;s employees and the public safe and to maintain high standards in the law enforcement community. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
The background investigation will include a thorough assessment of a candidate&rsquo;s personal, employment, educational, criminal, and credit history. The investigation may include but is not necessarily limited to: use of prescription and/or other drugs, reports from former employers, friends, family members, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, credit reports, court reports, public records search, and/or other relevant sources. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment.
Depending on the assignment, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment medical examination and may be required to take a polygraph examination. All candidates for law enforcement positions are required to undergo drug testing as part of the selection process. Additionally, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment psychological and physical abilities examination. The results of these examinations and the background investigation shall be confidential and shall not be available to the candidate for review. Failure to pass the background investigation will eliminate a candidate from the employment process. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed and judgment and discretion will be used to determine the employability of the candidate. Where there is evidence of a candidate&rsquo;s past use of controlled substances, many factors shall be used to determine the employability of the individual such as a pattern of use, kind of drug used, circumstances of the start of the drug use, treatment, behavior and attitude since discontinuance, etc. Please note that a history of using controlled substances does not result in automatic disqualification from the selection process. Prior to disqualifying any candidate whose profile falls within the provisions of the policy, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to present any and all evidence of mitigating facts that the candidate feels should be considered by the hiring authority. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: CA
HR Technician: PB</div></div></div>

Deputy District Attorney II

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Information</h2></div> 
<div> 
<div>The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is seeking dedicated attorneys to join their team!</div><div></div><div> 
Starting salary up to $79.18/hourly ($165,258/annually) and a competitive total compensation package!*</div> 
 
 
The District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill two Deputy District Attorney positions. One position is an ongoing position and the other one is a time-limited position that is currently funded through June 30th, 2029, at either the Deputy District Attorney I, II, III, or IV level depending on qualifications. If you are interested in applying at the other levels, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. 
 
 
 
The Positions 
 
As a Deputy District Attorney I, you will be responsible for all phases of criminal prosecution as a member of the Misdemeanor Team. You will review police reports to determine whether the District Attorney&rsquo;s Office should file criminal charges. This position prosecutes criminal cases from initial arraignment through completion, including jury trials. As you continue to grow your skills, you will be responsible for a high volume of cases and will actively engage with other attorneys. 
 
The Ideal Candidates 
 
In addition to holding a Juris Doctorate degree and being admitted to the California Bar, the ideal candidates in both positions will also possess experience that demonstrates an interest in practicing criminal prosecution. They will have some experience with court appearances, arguing legal motions, conducting legal research and writing, and handling daily court calendars. They will be selflessly committed to handling challenging work for the betterment of the community and dedicated to ensuring equal justice and equal access to the criminal justice system for all citizens of Sonoma County regardless of race, gender, sexual identity, ethnic origin, or nationality. The ideal candidate will also possess: 
<ul><li>
Training in trial advocacy or other aspects of California criminal law</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a public setting</li><li>
Effective negotiation skills when interacting with opposing attorneys</li><li>
Some experience using an electronic case management system</li><li>
The ability to empathetically communicate with victims of crimes and other members of the public</li><li>
A team player mindset to actively engage with all members of the office</li><li>
The ability to thrive in a high demand, difficult decision-making environment</li></ul> 

Please note: As a part of the minimum qualifications for the position, current, active membership in the State Bar of California is required. To meet this qualification, you must be sworn in as a current, active member of the State Bar of California at the time of application submission. 
 
The District Attorney's Office 
 
Under the leadership of the District Attorney, Carla Rodriguez, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is the largest legal office in the County and has a staff of 138 employees including attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and clerical support. Each year the office is referred approximately 4,800 felony cases and over 10,800 misdemeanor cases which include the full range of offenses. 
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:<ul><li>
Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment</li><li>
Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range</li><li>
Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Deputy District Attorney II ($148,769 - $180,828/annually)</li><li>
Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year</li><li>
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options</li><li>
Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,250 and ongoing education/training opportunities</li><li>
Annual Professional Development Benefit - $452</li><li>
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits</li><li>
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment</li><li>
Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more</li><li>
Student Loan Debt Relief &ndash; County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education</li></ul> 
The District Attorney&rsquo;s Office is currently recruiting to fill two Deputy District Attorney positions at either the I, II, III, or IV levels. One position is an ongoing position, and one position is time-limited and currently funded through June 30, 2029. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. 
 
<ul><li>Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Sonoma County Prosecutors' Association Memorandum of Understanding, (SCPA MOU) and our Employee Benefits directory.</li></ul> 
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Professional License: Current active membership in the State Bar of California. 
 
Experience: Completion of a law clerk program in a District Attorney's office is highly desirable. 
 
License: Possession of a valid driver&rsquo;s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h2></div>
<div>Knowledge of: the duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Office of the District Attorney; the principles of civil or criminal law, principles of trial procedure, and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition. 
 
Ability to: research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Selection Procedure &amp; Some Helpful Tips When Applying</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.</li><li>
You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.</li><li>
You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.</li><li>
Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.</li></ul>
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, &quot;See Resume&quot; or &quot;See Application&quot; may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate&rsquo;s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant&rsquo;s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.
Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:<ul><li>
Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.</li></ul>
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. 
Additional Information
It is the policy of law enforcement and legal offices and departments, in the County of Sonoma, that candidates complete a thorough background investigation process prior to employment. This policy is imperative in order to keep the department&rsquo;s employees and the public safe and to maintain high standards in the law enforcement community. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
The background investigation will include a thorough assessment of a candidate&rsquo;s personal, employment, educational, criminal, and credit history. The investigation may include but is not necessarily limited to: use of prescription and/or other drugs, reports from former employers, friends, family members, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, credit reports, court reports, public records search, and/or other relevant sources. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment.
Depending on the assignment, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment medical examination and may be required to take a polygraph examination. All candidates for law enforcement positions are required to undergo drug testing as part of the selection process. Additionally, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment psychological and physical abilities examination. The results of these examinations and the background investigation shall be confidential and shall not be available to the candidate for review. Failure to pass the background investigation will eliminate a candidate from the employment process. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed and judgment and discretion will be used to determine the employability of the candidate. Where there is evidence of a candidate&rsquo;s past use of controlled substances, many factors shall be used to determine the employability of the individual such as a pattern of use, kind of drug used, circumstances of the start of the drug use, treatment, behavior and attitude since discontinuance, etc. Please note that a history of using controlled substances does not result in automatic disqualification from the selection process. Prior to disqualifying any candidate whose profile falls within the provisions of the policy, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to present any and all evidence of mitigating facts that the candidate feels should be considered by the hiring authority. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. 
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: CA
HR Technician: PB</div></div></div>

Deputy District Attorney I

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Information</h2></div> 
<div> 
The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced and passionate attorneys to join their team! 
Starting salary up to $111.11/hourly ($231,899/annually) and a competitive total compensation package!* 
The District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill two Deputy District Attorney positions. One position is an ongoing position, and the other one is a time-limited position that is currently funded through June 30th, 2029, at either the Deputy District Attorney I, II, III, or IV level depending on qualifications. If you are interested in applying at the other levels, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. 
 
The Positions 
 
As a Deputy District Attorney IV (DDA IV), you will be responsible for prosecuting the most complex and challenging cases in the office, including felony rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, and all homicide cases. This position requires the ability to work independently and exercise sound discretion in the prosecution and disposition of all manner of serious and violent felonies. In this role, you will demonstrate leadership skills and the ability and willingness to mentor less experienced prosecutors. The DDA IV is a senior position and operates with significant discretion to make independent decisions about most case dispositions and trials. The DDA IV prosecutor exercises this discretion within the rules of professional responsibility and office policy. Significant decisions involve filing, disposition, and trial readiness for certain serious and violent felonies. This position often handles specially assigned cases in addition to their normal duties, including homicides or other &ldquo;high profile&rdquo; cases. 
 
The Ideal Candidates 
 
Successful candidates will have extensive experience in criminal felony prosecution, including jury trial experience in homicide and/or other complex, serious or violent felonies. They will be committed to handling challenging work for the betterment of the community and dedicated to ensuring equal justice and equal access to the criminal justice system for all citizens of Sonoma County regardless of race, gender, sexual identity, ethnic origin, or nationality. The ideal candidates will also possess: 
<ul><li>
Experience with sensitive victims, language or cultural barriers, significant expert testimony, and multiple-defendant prosecutions</li><li>
Significant law and motion experience, including significant professional experience with research and drafting of their own pleadings in complex matters</li><li>
Significant training in the prosecution of criminal cases under California state law</li><li>
Well-versed in the California Penal and Evidence Codes and will have a solid grasp of felony sentencing</li><li>
Prior attendance at California District Attorneys Association or National District Attorneys Association seminars in Trial Practice, Felony Sentencing, and other areas relating to criminal prosecution is highly desired</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, judges and court staff, and members of the public</li><li>
A strong communicator with the ability to empathetically communicate with victims of crimes and other members of the public</li><li>
A strong interest in criminal justice and a desire to assist crime victims and strive to provide the community with a safe place to live by holding the guilty accountable, protecting the innocent, and preserving dignity of victims and their families</li><li>
The ability to thrive working in a fast-paced environment with short timelines</li></ul> 

Please note: As a part of the minimum qualifications for the position, current, active membership in the State Bar of California is required. To meet this qualification, you must be sworn in as a current, active member of the State Bar of California at the time of application submission. 

 
The District Attorney's Office 
 
Under the leadership of the District Attorney, Carla Rodriguez, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is the largest legal office in the County and has a staff of 138 employees including attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and clerical support. Each year the office is referred approximately 4,800 felony cases and over 10,800 misdemeanor cases which include the full range of offenses. 
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:<ul><li>
Hybrid Telework- A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment</li><li>
Salary Advancement- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range</li><li>
Paid Time Off- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year</li><li>
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options</li><li>
Staff Development/Wellness- Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,250 and ongoing education/training opportunities</li><li>
Annual Professional Development Benefit - $452</li><li>
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits</li><li>
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment</li><li>
Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more</li><li>
Student Loan Debt Relief&ndash; County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education</li></ul> 
 
The District Attorney&rsquo;s Office is currently recruiting to fill two Deputy District Attorney positions at either the I, II, III, or IV levels. One position is an ongoing position, and one position is time-limited and currently funded through June 30, 2029. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. 
 
<ul><li>Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Sonoma County Prosecutors' Association Memorandum of Understanding, (SCPA MOU)and our Employee Benefits directory.</li></ul> 
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Experience: Legal experience subsequent to membership in the State Bar of California, which directly relates to the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, four years of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney, including two years of experience at a level comparable to Deputy District Attorney III in Sonoma County; or four years of legal experience as a licensed attorney with two years of related experience to specialty assignments such as Environmental and Consumer Law or Appellate practice; or equivalent experience with another prosecuting agency, would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed.
Special qualifications: Specialty training courses focusing on felony prosecutions, or environmental, consumer, or appellate practice.
Professional License: Current active membership in the State Bar of California. Possession of a valid driver's license may be required for certain assignments.
License: Possession of a valid driver&rsquo;s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h2></div>
<div>Thorough knowledge of: the duties, powers, limitations and authorities of the office of the District Attorney.
Extensive knowledge of: the principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure, and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; the statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California and the United States; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.
Ability to: research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; consistently prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form in all legal matters; exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately in fast-paced and constantly changing courtroom situations; establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public; provide training and instruction to attorney staff, law enforcement, and other related department and county personnel, and state prosecutors or the public, if requested; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Selection Procedure &amp; Some Helpful Tips When Applying</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.</li><li>
You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.</li><li>
You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.</li><li>
Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.</li></ul>
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. 
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, &quot;See Resume&quot; or &quot;See Application&quot; may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate&rsquo;s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant&rsquo;s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.
Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:<ul><li>
Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.</li></ul>
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
Additional Information
It is the policy of law enforcement and legal offices and departments, in the County of Sonoma, that candidates complete a thorough background investigation process prior to employment. This policy is imperative in order to keep the department&rsquo;s employees and the public safe and to maintain high standards in the law enforcement community. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
The background investigation will include a thorough assessment of a candidate&rsquo;s personal, employment, educational, criminal, and credit history. The investigation may include but is not necessarily limited to: use of prescription and/or other drugs, reports from former employers, friends, family members, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, credit reports, court reports, public records search, and/or other relevant sources. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment.
Depending on the assignment, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment medical examination and may be required to take a polygraph examination. All candidates for law enforcement positions are required to undergo drug testing as part of the selection process. Additionally, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment psychological and physical abilities examination. The results of these examinations and the background investigation shall be confidential and shall not be available to the candidate for review. Failure to pass the background investigation will eliminate a candidate from the employment process. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed and judgment and discretion will be used to determine the employability of the candidate. Where there is evidence of a candidate&rsquo;s past use of controlled substances, many factors shall be used to determine the employability of the individual such as a pattern of use, kind of drug used, circumstances of the start of the drug use, treatment, behavior and attitude since discontinuance, etc. Please note that a history of using controlled substances does not result in automatic disqualification from the selection process. Prior to disqualifying any candidate whose profile falls within the provisions of the policy, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to present any and all evidence of mitigating facts that the candidate feels should be considered by the hiring authority. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: CA
HR Technician: PB</div></div></div>

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