Deputy District Attorney Level III (Birmingham District)
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TARGET CLOSE DATE:
05/15/2026PAY GRADE:
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Full timeJOB SUMMARY:
This job is not part of the Merit System and, therefore, is neither subject to the Rules & Regulations of the Personnel Board nor provided the rights of a Merit SystemThe Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as Deputy District Attorney over its Civil Division.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The District Attorney's Office provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:$78,040 - $107,804
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Membership in the Alabama State Bar Association in good standing.
The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy and legal writing skills, along with a working knowledge of civil law and the criminal justice system.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES
Primary responsibilities include prosecuting civil asset forfeiture cases, litigating Rule 32 proceedings, handling civil petitions for relief from SORNA restrictions, responding to civil complaints and subpoenas, and performing other duties as assigned by the Jefferson County District Attorney.
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EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION:
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NOTE:
This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.