Deputy District Attorney I/II - Indio

County of Riverside; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office in Indio seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the entry or second level to fill vacancies in Indio (Coachella Valley near Palm Springs). Incumbents will perform routine professional legal work in criminal or family support civil cases and gain breadth of experience under the District Attorney.

Salary ranges are listed for Deputy District Attorney I and II, with hourly, monthly, and annual figures.

Qualifications

• California Bar Examination eligibility (July 2026) or plan to take February 2027.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Passing score on the MPRE and moral character determination.
• Fulfill all California requirements to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, researches, and prepares cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases in all courts of the county.
• Does legal research in specialized areas of criminal law; dictates correspondence and prepares reports; prepares briefs or opinions.
• Assists other deputies in investigation, research, and preparation of more complex cases.
• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public regarding criminal complaints.
• Negotiates with defense attorneys regarding disposition or modification of charges.
• May present and prosecute cases before Appellate Courts.
• May coordinate the work of support personnel.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Interviewing

Education

Bar admission / License (CA)

Job description

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the entry or second level to fill vacancies in Indio (located in Coachella Valley near Palm Springs).

Incumbents are employed in the Office of the District Attorney and are considered deputies to the District Attorney. Under direction, incumbents will perform routine professional legal work in criminal or family support civil cases; to increase the breadth and level of legal experience; and to do other related duties as required.

Deputy District Attorney I/II Salary Range

• Deputy District Attorney I
  • $43.27 - $55.25 Hourly
  • $7,500.00 - $9,576.92 Monthly
  • $90,000.00 - $114,923.03 Annually
• Deputy District Attorney II
  • $48.79 - $66.99 Hourly
  • $8,457.65 - $11,610.85 Monthly
  • $101,491.82 - $139,330.26 Annually

The level at which the position will be filled is at the department's discretion and based on candidate qualifications.

Meet the Team!

The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The office’s staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service. We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.

• Investigates, researches, and prepares cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases in all courts of the county.
• Does legal research in specialized areas of criminal law; dictates correspondence and prepares reports; prepares briefs or opinions concerning the law as applied to matters within the jurisdiction of the District Attorney.
• Assists other deputies in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases.
• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints.
• Negotiates with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges in specific cases.
• May give talks and lectures to law enforcement agencies regarding the legal and procedural interpretation of criminal laws.
• May present and prosecute cases before Appellate Courts.
• May coordinate the work of support personnel.

Deputy District Attorney I

License/Certificate: Candidates that took the California Bar Examination in July 2026 and are pending results or plan to take the California Bar Examination in February 2027 are eligible to apply for this position at this time. Ultimate eligibility for employment as a Deputy District Attorney is dependent upon receiving a passing score on the bar examination, receiving a positive moral character determination, passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination, and fulfilling all other requirements under the laws of the State of California and the Rules of the State Bar to practice law within California.

Deputy District Attorney II

Option I

License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Experience: One year of experience at the Deputy I level with the District Attorney's office of Riverside County. (Certification of qualifications by the District Attorney may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience.)

Option II

License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Experience: One year of experience in the practice of law.

Other Requirements for Both Levels

• Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
• Background Check: Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Upload a cover letter and resume to your profile in Government Jobs at the time you apply. Experience details must be reflected on resume including month/year for each position.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at [phone] or [e-mail]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.