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Deputy District Attorney II/III/IV

Salary

$109k - $201k

Location

United States

JobType

full-time

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Join Our Team and Pursue Justice on Behalf of Victims and Their Families
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received. 

SALARY INCREASES

Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. 

Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for Details


The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office is hiring Deputy District Attorneys who perform a variety of professional legal work involved in criminal prosecution, including investigation, trial preparation, and legal research. Positions will also perform related duties as required.
 
Incumbents receive reports filed by law enforcement officers or petitioners; evaluate evidence and facts therein; determine the nature of crimes committed and authorize issuances of criminal complaints; interview prospective witnesses and develop cases for prosecution; and prepare trial briefs and engage in trial practice.

Visit SBCountyDA.org/careers to learn more about a career as a Deputy District Attorney.

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Initial Appointment

Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy District Attorney Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates will advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the MOU (see page 57- 58).

*Please Note: Salary posted is the range for the II-IV levels. Please see job description and salary for each level below:

Deputy District Attorney II
$109,116- $120,452 Annually

Deputy District Attorney III
$126,464- $139,568 Annually

Deputy District Attorney IV
$150,051- $201,531 Annually

ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. Your District Attorney’s Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity, and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the county whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:


VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE

Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2002 annually). See Attorney MOU for details and criteria.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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 (but is not limited to) 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 in order to remain employed in this classification.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Position Duties

License: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California. (Members in good standing of 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. Active California Bar license will be required prior to hire.)
 
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Experience:

Deputy District Attorney II: One (1)  year of criminal trial experience as an attorney -OR- Two years of trial experience as an attorney.

Deputy District Attorney III: Two (2) years of criminal trial experience as an attorney -OR- Three years of trial experience as an attorney.

Deputy District Attorney IV: Three (3) years of criminal trial prosecution experience as an attorney. - OR- Four years of trial experience as an attorney.

Other Qualifications

There will be a competitive evaluation of experience and written communication skills based on a review of the application and the supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline.  Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.  We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.  

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.  

 

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. 

Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

About the company

San Bernardino County Probation s mission is to protect the community through assessment, treatment and control of adult and juvenile offenders by providing a range of services based on legal requirements and recognized professional standards. The San Bernardino County Probation Department operates two juvenile hall facilities. Central juvenile hall in San Bernardino, Calif., has a board of corrections approved capacity of 277 youth, while the West Valley juvenile hall in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has a capacity for 22 youth, which will increase to 182 with the completion of the full facility. Each is subject to statutory regulations for operations and programs. The Probation Department is required to house juveniles in a secure, safe and humane environment. Juveniles are detained for court hearings or under court orders to effect a return home; for suitable placement; for commitment to the California Youth Authority; for trial disposition in adult court; and for commitment to state prison via delivery to the California Youth Authority.

Skills

communication skills
legal research