ATTORNEY I - DISTRICT ATTORNEY

County of Santa Cruz -
Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Dependent health insurance coverage
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Legal writing
Professional ethics
Courtroom procedure
Legal argument analysis
Bar

Full Job Description

County of S a nta Cruz

INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:

ATTORNEY I
DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Supplemental Questionnaire Required

Open and Promotional
Job # 26-JD2-01

Salary: $9,396 – 11,431 / Month

Closing Date: Continuous

County Equity Statement

Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every
status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.

Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an
environment where everyone can thrive and belong.

LAST DATE TO APPLY: Continuous – Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This
recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received.

THE JOB: Under direction, perform professional legal work for the County of Santa Cruz 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. Attorney I is the entry and first professional
level in the Attorney series. Incumbents are required to be members of the California State Bar but need no
experience practicing law and work under the direction of a more experienced attorney. The list established
will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used to fill other vacancies during the life of the
eligible list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from law school.

Special Requirements: Membership in the California State Bar.

Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTE: Be sure to include your Bar number in the license section of the application. Law school graduates
who have taken the California Bar Exam and have not yet received their results may participate in the
recruitment process for Attorney I. If you pass the County examinations, your name will be placed in an
“inactive” status (not eligible for consideration for employment) until the County receives written
confirmation that you have passed the California State Bar Exam.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; the principles
and practices of criminal law; and the principles and practices of civil law required for positions assigned to
Consumer Affairs.

Ability to: Analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to legal problems; present statements of fact,
law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; act as an effective trial advocate; establish
and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; and adhere to
ethical standards.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job
announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete
in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training
and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all
components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there
are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the
announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon
an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary
to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on
the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will
meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing
date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that
requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
VACATION - 16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years of service. Available after 1 year of
service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be
taken in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE - Six days per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - The County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent
coverage.
RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on
provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final
average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $50,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN - Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay for qualifying child or dependent care expenses may elect this
pre-tax program.
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover
qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

County of Santa Cruz
www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

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