Deputy City Attorney I/II (DUI-D)

The DUI-D Unit vertically prosecutes drivers impaired by alcohol and/or the full spectrum of drugs from cannabis and commonly known controlled substances to new, designer drugs. DUI-D prosecutors must use innovative trial and discovery tactics to keep pace with the cutting-edge science used by both drug producers and forensic toxicologists. The DUI-D Unit continuously incorporates the latest developments into all levels of its cases beginning with filing, through pretrial and trial, and ultimately at sentencing. The knowledge required for these advanced concepts is achieved through trainings, roundtable discussions and collaboration with outside agencies committed to the prosecution of DUI-D related offenses. The DUI-D Unit prosecutes misdemeanor criminal cases from other court offices throughout the City of Los Angeles. DUI-D unit attorneys may be assigned to any of the following locations: - Metropolitan Division, located at 1945 S. Hill Street, Room 501, Los Angeles, 90007; - Pacific Division, located at 11701 S. La Cienega Boulevard, Room 430, Los Angeles, 90045 (Airport Courthouse) and 100 Oceangate, Suite 510, Long Beach, 90802 (Long Beach Courthouse) - Van Nuys Division, located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 160, Van Nuys, 91401; and - San Fernando Division, 900 3rd St., San Fernando, 91340 This highly-specialized unit is also on the front line of shaping law enforcement policy around social developments like the decriminalization of cannabis and expansion of the use prescription pain medication. The Unit works closely with numerous local, state, and federal transportation and law enforcement agencies, and maintains a presence in the community through its close involvement with DUI checkpoints and provides training to other prosecutors and law enforcement. The essential job functions of the attorneys assigned to the Criminal Branch include reviewing cases presented by a variety of law enforcement agencies for filing determination; making filing decisions; initiating criminal complaints; assessing the value of cases for purposes of possible charge reductions, pleas and sentences; appearing in arraignment court; negotiating case dispositions; engaging in case preparation, including visiting the crime scene when appropriate; retrieval and review of digital evidence such as body worn video, digital in car video and social media posts; handling discovery, law and motion matters and making related court appearances; staffing and appearing in master calendar courts, direct set trial courts and post-conviction courts; conducting jury and court trials, including interviewing and preparing witnesses for trial, preparing and arguing pre-trial motions, delivering opening statements and closing arguments, examining and cross-examining witnesses, making appropriate evidentiary objections; handling all post-trial motions, and appropriate sentence recommendation post-conviction; handling appeals and writs; and, all other duties and responsibilities associated with the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses handled by the Office of the City Attorney. Additional assignments as determined by the supervisor or Branch Management as needed to meet operational needs. This attorney will be assigned other duties to meet the operational needs of the branch. Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California. - Familiarity with evidentiary matters, and strong oral and written advocacy skills. The ability and willingness to try challenging cases. - Willingness to prosecute cases at any Courthouse location in Los Angeles County. - Ability to participate in data collection and quarterly performance reporting. - Complete the Traffic Safety Resource Specialist training, LAPD Drug Recognition Expert courses, Office of Traffic Safety training, and attend the annual Vehicular Homicide Conference (program costs are paid through grant funds). Occasional travel may be required to attend training as directed by the Supervising Attorney. - Ab…