City and County of San Francisco

As an elected official responsible to the electorate, and subject to executive approval and the legislative body with respect to budgets, purchasing, and other functions and activities, serves as district attorney for the city and county and is responsible for the prosecution for all criminal cases in the municipal and superior courts; plans and directs the activities of a large legal, investigative and administrative staff in connection therewith; and performs related duties as required.

Requires major responsibility for: developing, approving and executing all policies and procedures relating to the legal responsi-bility of the office; making continuous responsible contacts with governmental officials, legislative bodies and outside groups and organizations in connection with the handling of difficult legal negotiations; directing the preparation and approving a wide variety of specialized complex legal reports and documents relating to the activities of the office.

1. Directs all legal investigative and other processes necessary to the prosecution of all criminal acts committed in the city and county.

2. Studies and reviews important criminal cases and makes recommendations to subordinate deputies in connection with the handling and prosecution of such cases,

3. Directs the coordination of office activities with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; may personally participate in the prosecution of involved and important criminal cases.