Deputy District Attorney - Special Prosecutions & Fraud

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the II, III and IV levels to support the Special Prosecutions Unit. Incumbents will travel throughout Riverside County and handle criminal cases in organized retail theft or consumer fraud, along with civil consumer fraud prosecutions.

Competitive candidates will have expert legal knowledge, analytical and courtroom litigation skills, and strong research and writing abilities to prepare prosecutions.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• License/Certificate: California State Bar.
• Driver's License: Valid California license.
• Background Check: Must pass an extensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, research, and prepare all types of cases for prosecution; present and prosecute cases before all courts in the State.
• Interview and advise law enforcement and the public regarding criminal complaints; act as a senior deputy in branch Municipal Courts; negotiate charges with defense.
• Perform legal research and apply statutes, ordinances, and case law.
• Assist in training and supervising other deputies.
• Act for higher level deputies in their absence; dictate correspondence and prepare reports.
• Coordinate the work of support personnel.

Skills

Legal analysis

Courtroom litigation

Research and writing

Job description

Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the II, III and IV levels to support the Special Prosecutions Unit. Incumbents will travel throughout Riverside County and handle criminal cases in organized retail theft or consumer fraud, along with civil consumer fraud prosecutions.

Competitive candidates will have expert legal knowledge, analytical and courtroom litigation skills, and strong research and writing abilities to prepare prosecutions.