Deputy District Attorney

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Deputy District Attorney
Duties: Reviews law enforcement reports to determine charges to be filed; prepares complaints, affidavits, warrants, and summons; confers with law enforcement officers and witnesses; negotiates with defense attorneys; prepares motions and other pleadings for court; prepares cases and witnesses for court; appears in court; conducts hearings and trials; advises police and probation officers. Attends commission, board, or special district meetings as a legal advisor; drafts ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and by-laws; prepares and negotiates contracts; provides legal advice, opinions, and interpretations to County departments and local government agencies. Prepares legal documents; conducts discovery, negotiates, settles, and tries civil litigation cases. Provides advice and recommends disposition of civil cases; interviews clients and defendants; negotiate agreements and settlements.
Interprets and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs. Prepares pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. Prepares written legal reports, opinions, briefs, and appeals. Advises law enforcement officers and others on criminal proceedings and procedures. Evaluates requests for the issuance of a criminal complaint; analyzes evidence presented, and determines whether or not complaints can be justified, or whether additional evidence is needed; authorizes criminal complaints.

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