Deputy District Attorney II/III/IV

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking Deputy District Attorneys who will engage in criminal prosecution. This role requires a strong candidate with hands-on experience in legal research, investigation, and trial preparation. The position offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and opportunities for promotion based on performance.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement up to $10k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Generous Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Must have experience in criminal trial prosecution.
• Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional legal work involved in criminal prosecution.
• Evaluate evidence, determine crimes, and authorize criminal complaints.
• Prepare trial briefs and engage in trial practice.

Skills

Legal Research

Trial Preparation

Investigation Skills

Case Development

Job description

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3% Planned Salary Increase Effective February 2026

(Salary Increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.)

Excellent Benefits Package (medical, dental, tuition reimbursement up to $10k)

Join Our Team and Pursue Justice on Behalf of Victims and their Families

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.

The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Officeis hiringDeputy District Attorneyswho 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.

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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- $120,452Annually

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

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

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

Benefits Overview
HEALTH BENEFITS	PAID TIME OFF	RETIREMENT PERKS
Medical & Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses	Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect Attendance Leave	Generous pension Retirement reciprocity may be available! 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

ReviewHEREfor more Employee Benefits information.

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to theMBO BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide.

VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE

Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible toreceive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2002 annually).SeeAttorney MOUfor 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: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

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.

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 theSpecial Testing Accommodations Request Formwithin one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference:Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Please review the information and instructions on how to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process