Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in San Bernardino, CA

Government

San Bernardino, CA

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in San Bernardino, CA

Attorney

No

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, including investigation, trial preparation, and legal research. The position requires incumbents to evaluate evidence and facts from reports filed by law enforcement officers or petitioners to determine the nature of crimes committed and authorize the issuance of criminal complaints. Responsibilities also include interviewing prospective witnesses, developing cases for prosecution, preparing trial briefs, and engaging in trial practice. Additionally, the Deputy District Attorney II presents and prosecutes cases before County courts, represents the people of the County at arraignments, preliminary hearings, and trials, and negotiates with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges. The role also involves conducting legal research, preparing briefs and opinions, and training and advising lower-level attorneys in the preparation and presentation of cases.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must have active membership and be in good standing with the State Bar of California. Members in good standing of the California State Bar 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. The minimum experience required for the Deputy District Attorney II position is one year of criminal trial experience as an attorney or two years of trial experience as an attorney.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Deputy District Attorney II position is - hourly, $4, - $4, biweekly, $9, - $10, monthly, and $109, - $120, annually. Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period, which amounts to $2002 annually.

The salary posted is the range for the II-IV levels, with Deputy District Attorney III and IV having higher salary ranges. Deputy District Attorney III has a salary range of $126,464- $139,568 annually, and Deputy District Attorney IV has a salary range of $150,051- $201,531 annually.

Additional Information:
The position is full-time, with opportunities for promotional advancement within the series in accordance with criteria established in the Memorandum of Understanding. The **Members Only**'s Office provides an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement up to $10,000. The department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam. The role also requires incumbents to maintain active membership with the State Bar of California throughout their employment. The San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Application Procedure:
Candidates are required to complete and submit an 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. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email, and applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently for additional information regarding the recruitment process.