Job Title
Deputy District Attorney II
Job Responsibilities
The Deputy District Attorney II is responsible for performing a variety of professional legal work involved in criminal prosecution, which includes investigation, trial preparation, and legal research. The main duties entail:
- Investigating, researching, and preparing cases for prosecution by evaluating evidence, determining the nature of crimes, and the justification for prosecution.
- Interviewing witnesses and advising law enforcement officers and the public regarding the issuance of criminal complaints.
- Presenting and prosecuting cases before County courts, including presenting cases before the Grand Jury.
- Representing the people of the County at arraignments, preliminary hearings, and trials.
- Negotiating with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges.
- Presenting opening statements, interrogating and cross-examining witnesses, arguing points of law, and making final arguments or summations.
- Conducting legal research and preparing briefs and opinions.
- Receiving complaints, evaluating evidence, and determining the nature of the crime and justification for prosecution.
- Training and advising lower-level attorneys in the preparation and presentation of cases.
- Providing vacation and temporary relief as required.
Education and Experience Information
To qualify for the position of Deputy District Attorney II, candidates must meet the following requirements:
License: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California. Members who have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status, as well as candidates licensed out of state pending California Bar Exam results/license, are welcome to apply. An active California Bar license will be required prior to hire.
Experience: Candidates must have:
- One (1) year of criminal trial experience as an attorney, or
- Two (2) years of trial experience as an attorney.
For higher-level positions within the Deputy District Attorney series, the experience requirements are as follows:
- Deputy District Attorney III: Two (2) years of criminal trial experience as an attorney, or three (3) years of trial experience as an attorney.
- Deputy District Attorney IV: Three (3) years of criminal trial prosecution experience as an attorney, or four (4) years of trial experience as an attorney.
Salary Information
The salary for the Deputy District Attorney II position is structured as follows:
- Hourly Rate: -
- Biweekly: $4, - $4,
- Monthly: $9, - $10,
- Annually: $109, - $120,
For other levels within the Deputy District Attorney series, the salary ranges are:
- Deputy District Attorney III: $126,464 - $139,568 Annually
- Deputy District Attorney IV: $150,051 - $201,531 Annually
Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2002 annually).
Additional Information
- Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.
- Background: Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.
- State Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of hire. This status must be maintained to remain employed in this classification.
- Sponsorship: The organization does not consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Selection Process
The selection process involves a competitive evaluation of experience and written communication skills based on a review of the application and the supplemental questionnaire. It is crucial for applicants to be explicit in their responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire. The application procedure requires completing and submitting the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications are accepted until a sufficient number have been received, and recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email, and applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. If applicants have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, they must submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.
