Deputy District Attorney III/IV - Indio

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 137,000 - 179,579; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in California seeks Deputy District Attorneys at III or IV level. The role involves performing demanding legal tasks for prosecuting criminal cases, conducting legal research, and presenting in court. Candidates must have membership in the California State Bar and strong analytical skills. With a competitive salary range, this role supports public service and justice enforcement in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Must have active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
• Able to pass an extensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, researches, and prepares cases for prosecution.
• Interviews and advises law enforcement regarding criminal complaints.
• Prepares and presents evidence and arguments in felony cases.

Skills

Legal research

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Job description

Overview

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the III or IV level to fill vacancies in Indio (located in Coachella Valley near Palm Springs). Under direction, these classifications will perform the more demanding and difficult professional legal work in the prosecution of criminal and related civil cases. The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is 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.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Investigates, researches, and prepares all types of cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases before all courts within the State.
• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; acts as a senior deputy for cases in Courts; negotiates with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.
• Performs legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; studies, interprets, and applies statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• May assist in the training and supervision of other deputies.
• Prepares and presents evidence and arguments for the prosecution of difficult felony cases involving multiple defendants and multiple charges, and having serious consequences of error, or a high degree of public interest.
• Negotiates with defense counsel regarding the disposition of cases or modification of charges; performs specialized legal research and litigation in unique and complex areas of law; trains and consults with other attorneys on points of law, evidence, and legal procedures.
• May assign, review, and evaluate the work of journey level deputies in the litigation of civil, misdemeanor, and felony cases of average difficulty and complexity.
• Directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of specialized projects.
• May act for superiors in their absence or at their direction.

Minimum Qualifications

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III

• Hourly: $65.87 - $86.34
• Monthly: $11,416.67 - $14,964.94
• Annually: $137,000.00 - $179,579.25

OPTION I Experience: One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.

OPTION II Experience: Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law.

OPTION III Experience: Three years of experience in the practice of law.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV

• Hourly: $69.29 - $103.35
• Monthly: $12,010.44 - $17,913.70
• Annually: $144,125.25 - $214,964.46

Experience: One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III in Riverside County, or in an equivalent class in the office of another prosecuting attorney in California.

All Levels

• License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
• Knowledge of: Legal principles and their application; California statutory and case law; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office; the methods, procedures, and practices of prosecution; professional ethics in the practice of law.
• Ability to: Analyze complex legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present facts, arguments, and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others.

Supplemental Information

Contact For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Stephanie Rodriguez at 951-955-5776 or via email at [e-mail].

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Application Information

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.

Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities 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 (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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