DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III/IV

County of Fresno; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced legal professionals for the role of Deputy District Attorney across various levels. This challenging position involves the prosecution of criminal cases, conducting legal research, and engaging with witnesses to build strong cases. The role requires active membership in the State Bar of California and relevant experience as a practicing attorney, with opportunities for specialization and performance allowances. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the community and the justice system. If you are passionate about law and justice, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Annual Leave

Retirement Plan

Disability and Life Insurance

Twelve (12) paid holidays

Qualifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California required.
• Experience as a practicing attorney varies by level.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal violations and conduct legal research.
• Interview witnesses and analyze evidence for cases.

Skills

Legal Research

Interviewing Skills

Analytical Skills

Prosecution Experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Deputy District Attorney Annual Salaries

Deputy District Attorney I: $75,218 - $96,044 Annually

Deputy District Attorney II: $87,802 - $112,034 Annually

Deputy District Attorney III: $105,326 - $134,446 Annually

Deputy District Attorney IV: $123,292 - $157,326 Annually

Job Overview

The Fresno County District Attorney's Office is offering rewarding and challenging career opportunities to experienced legal professionals as a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV. The District Attorney's Office is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal violations of state and local laws, and the investigation and filing of criminal or civil actions. Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses and other relevant individuals; reviewing and analyzing evidence, reports, and other material; conducting legal research and conferring with other staff for information and opinions, all for the purpose of obtaining necessary information to prosecute pending cases and special case assignments. Deputy District Attorneys also perform other varied duties as assigned by the District Attorney.

Deputy District Attorney positions are in Medical Group I – Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Requirements

Deputy District Attorney I:

License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Deputy District Attorney II:

License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.

Deputy District Attorney III:

License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.

Deputy District Attorney IV:

License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants may submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:

District Attorney Hiring Committee
[e-mail]
Fresno County Office of the District Attorney
2100 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93721

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR PDF VERSION OF FRESNO COUNTY APPLICATION

Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until positions are filled.

The District Attorney's Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please call [phone].

Benefits Package

• Health Insurance
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Paid Annual Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Disability and Life Insurance

Optional Benefits

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County sponsored tax shelter savings plan) with County matching
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses)
• Noble Credit Union – low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts direct deposit, online banking.

Performance Allowance Deputy District Attorney IV/Senior

Deputy District Attorney IV/Seniors who are demonstrating exemplary performance in a “specialized” assignment may receive an allowance as detailed below as determined by the District Attorney:

• Homicide Unit - $500 per pay period
• MAGEC Gang Unit - $400 per pay period
• Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Unit - $300 per pay period
• Other – Including DUI grant, HEAT and prosecution of Violent Crimes - $120 per pay period

Specialization Incentive
A three and one-half percent (3.5%) salary increase will be granted to any Deputy District Attorney who completes certification through the California Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist or Domestic Law Specialist.

Officer Involved Shootings/In-Custody Deaths
When a Deputy District Attorney IV/Senior is assigned to the Officer Involved Shooting Team, the employee shall receive additional compensation at the rate of $1,000 per assignment for that week.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.