District Attorney
Recruitment #19-9999-09
| Date Opened | 4/23/2019 2:00:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Filing Deadline | 5/10/2019 5:00:00 PM |
| Salary | $32.58 to $48.08 hourly; $2,606.40 to $3,846.40 bi-weekly |
| Department | District Attorney |
At the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, we review and prosecute criminal violations committed in Alameda County, bring criminal and civil actions for environmental, consumer and other violations, protect and uphold the rights of victims, and serve our community in various innovative ways (such as restorative justice projects). Read more about our mandated services.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is comprised of approximately 150 attorneys, 60 inspectors, 30 Victim-Witness advocates and claim specialists, as well as a variety of administrative, finance, and communications professionals. Our jurisdiction covers over 800 square miles and our staff work in 9 offices located throughout the County.
We have six specialized divisions within the office:
§ Criminal Prosecution
§ Juvenile Justice
§ Consumer, Environmental and Worker Protection
§ DA Inspectors
§ Victim-Witness Assistance
§ Alameda County Family Justice Center
Within the Criminal Prosecution Division, we have numerous specialized units dedicated to specific areas. Some of the units include: domestic violence, gangs, sexual assault, human trafficking, DNA/unsolved cases, truancy, identity theft, sexually violent predators, child abduction and more. These units are staffed by experienced, highly skilled prosecutors who are experts in their individual fields.
THE POSITION:
The District Attorney’s Office is recruiting for paralegals to assist in the investigation, organization and prosecution of complex cases within the District Attorney’s office. Duties may include:
· Providing senior level paralegal assistance to multiple prosecutors in complex criminal prosecutions or civil
enforcement/litigation matters;
· Assembling, organizing, analyzing, summarizing and preserving case materials;
· Document review and searches using litigation support software;
· Drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, correspondence and
other documents;
· Collecting, compiling and duplicating evidence sought by opposing parties;
· Legal research and memo writing;
· Preparation and participation in negotiations, depositions, hearings and trials;
· Calendar management (calendaring court deadlines and appearances);
· Assisting attorneys in interviewing witnesses and preparing declarations
All positions are at-will appointments and will be made at the discretion of the District Attorney. Appointments will be based on an evaluation of experience, skills, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.
WORK LOCATIONS:
Consumer, Environmental and Worker Protection Unit, 7677 Oakport Drive, Oakland
René C. Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland.
Wiley Manuel Courthouse, 661 Washington Street, Oakland.
East County Hall of Justice, 5149 Gleason Drive, Dublin.
Fremont Hall of Justice, 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont.
Juvenile Justice Center, 2500 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro.
· Possession of an undergraduate degree (B.A. / B.S) from an accredited College or University.
· Possession of a Paralegal Certificate.
· Prior paralegal experience in a California law office or with a government agency.
· Applicant must be able to pass a health history examination and LiveScan fingerprint background check.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
· Proficiency at word processing, Excel, Access, Westlaw and litigation support software;
· Knowledge of legal principles, processes and practices;
· Ability to conduct legal research and analyze a variety of legal documents, files and records;
· Ability to investigate facts and obtain relevant information;
· Ability to read voluminous documents and prepare concise written summaries;
· Ability to prepare affidavits and declarations;
· Ability to plan and complete work assignments with a minimum amount of direction and control;
· Excellent writing skills;
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
To Apply: To apply, please complete the attached application using the link below and email it to the District Attorney Human Resources Unit at: dajobs@acgov.org .
DA Employee Application
All applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 10, 2019.
The District Attorney Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
