Deputy District Attorney I

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Deputy District Attorney I
Duties: Performs professional entry level legal work preparing and prosecuting misdemeanor and major traffic offenses in court. Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned. Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and petty offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information; writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing. Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law. Confers with defense attorneys. Handles appeals of misdemeanor convictions to District Court. Represents Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals to District Court. Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public, and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public. Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses. Covers court appearances for other attorneys. Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job. Fills in for other staff as necessary and/or required. Attends meetings, classes and trainings as required or requested by supervisor. Encouraged to recommend changes to improve procedures that would result in efficiencies, cost savings and safety. Communicates actively, clearly and regularly with supervisor and co-workers on all work-related topics. Understands, observes and complies with all Governmental, County and Departmental policies, procedures and protocols when performing job duties.

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