Deputy District Attorney III - Santa Barbara County, CA : Job Details

1. Interviews and advises complainants and witnesses regarding prospective criminal or civil actions; studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and legal authorities for use in prosecuting cases; 2. Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, demurrers, discovery, and judgments; 3. Prosecutes a variety of cases, including felony trails, misdemeanor trials and presentation of preliminary hearings; 4. Performs related work such as preparing petitions and dictating legal instruments, complaints, reports, and correspondence. Employment Standards DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III: The employment standards for a Deputy District Attorney III are as follows:Active membership in the State Bar of California AND 1. Two years experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or four years as a general practicing attorney; OR 2. One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy District Attorney II with Santa Barbara County; OR 3. A combination ...Attorney, Deputy, Legal, Supplemental