Job Details

Are you a new attorney looking for an exciting career opportunity? The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an Attorney I to join the District Attorney`s Office. Under direction, the Attorney I will prepare and prosecute criminal and civil cases in the courts; perform special or supervisory assignments on a rotational basis; and do other work as required. Attorney I is the entry and first professional level in the Attorney series. Incumbents are required to be members of the California State Bar but need no experience practicing law and work under the direction of a more experienced attorney.

The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!
 

Salary: $9,396 – 11,431 / Month
 

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: 

Graduation from law school.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Membership in the California State Bar*.

*Law school graduates who have taken the California Bar Exam and have not yet received their results may participate in the recruitment process for Attorney I. If you pass the County examinations, your name will be placed in an “inactive” status (not eligible for consideration for employment) until the County receives written confirmation that you have passed the California State Bar Exam.

For more details and to apply online, please visit www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

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