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**Definition and Class Characteristics**:
**CAREER OPPORTUNITY**
- CRIMINAL ATTORNEY - CRIMINAL PROSECUTORS

**Attorney II-Criminal or Attorney III-Criminal**

We invite you to join the Nevada County District Attorney's team.

**INTERVIEWS**: Will be held continuously until the position is filled.

**THE JOB**
This Attorney will handle complex criminal cases from start to finish, including conducting legal research, evaluating evidence, negotiating plea deals, and trial litigation. They will demonstrate a profound understanding of criminal law principles, trial procedures, and rules of evidence, and stay current in their knowledge of judicial decisions pertinent to their cases. They will analyze complex pieces of evidence, including digital footage from body-worn and vehicular cameras, and evidence and call logs from computers and cellular phones. They will make independent decisions regarding case strategy and will draw on their knowledge of case law and exceptional critical thinking to execute that strategy with precision. While both classification levels will prosecute serious felony crimes, the Attorney Level III will specialize in the most complex criminal cases, including homicides.
**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE**
- Maintain exemplary ethical and professional standards, and act with integrity at all times.
- Demonstrate strong technological acumen, the ability to learn new technologies and programs efficiently, and a familiarity with legal case management software and evidence management systems.
- Be comfortable working independently, managing a dynamic workload, and collaborating with colleagues and support staff.
- Be flexible and capable of pivoting in the face of shifting priorities.
- Navigate challenges with resilience and composure.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**ATTORNEY II LEVEL**
- ** Education**: Graduation from an accredited law school.
- ** Accreditation**: Active membership with good standing in the State Bar of California.
- ** Experience**: Equivalent to 18 months of experience practicing criminal law.

**ATTORNEY III LEVEL**
- ** Education**: Graduation from an accredited law school.
- ** Accreditation**: Active membership with good standing in the State Bar of California.
- ** Experience**: Equivalent to 36 months of experience practicing criminal law.

**SALARY AND BENEFITS**
**Attorney III Salary: $**124,758 - $152,304 DOE/DOQ
**Attorney II Salary**:$111,793 - $136,477 DOE/DOQ
**_PLUS, a generous _**_benefits package_**_ that includes:_**
- ** Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans**: CalPERS' suite of medical plan offerings. Delta Dental Coverage and Vision Service Plan (VSP) vision coverage.
- ** Retirement**:The County is in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
- ** Holidays**:11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
- ** Sick Leave**:8 hours accrued per month.
- ** Vacation Leave**: 10 hours accrued per month (years 1-4) and increases to 13.334 hours per month (years 5-10).
- ** Admin Leave**: 40 hours per fiscal year.
- ** Tuition Reimbursement**: The continuing education program is designed to assist employees in achieving their higher education degrees such as MA/ MS. The County of Nevada is also a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
- ** Life Insurance**:$50,000 with the option to purchase supplemental insurance.
- ** Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**:Confidential counseling, coaching, and wellness services.
- ** 457 Deferred Compensation**:Including a Roth option and a 401(a) plan.
- ** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)**:Health and/or Dependent Care accounts.
- ** Longevity Pay**:2.5% pay differential for employees with 10 or more years of service.

**Please contact Shawna Cresswell, Senior Management Technician, with any questions**:

- 530-470-2753

**Benefits Guide**:

- The_ Benefits Guide_ is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit _summaries and agreements (MOUs)_ for additional benefit information for each employee group._

**Health Insurance**
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

**2024 Health Insurance Plans**
- Anthem Select HMO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Kaiser HMO
- PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
- PERS Platinum PPO
- PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

**Flexible Spending Accounts**
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
**Life Insurance**
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Basic Term Life
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
- Optional Dependent Term Life
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