Deputy District Attorney I-V (Hiring Bonus)

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Assistant District Attorney, prosecutes criminal cases in the municipal and superior courts; conducts jury trials representing the District Attorney's office.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Deputy District Attorney I incumbents perform professional legal duties under close supervision including continual review of assigned work. The Deputy District Attorney II classification is an experienced-level class, and incumbents require only moderate supervision. Deputy District Attorney III incumbents have achieved a level of competence such that only minimal supervision is required. Deputy District Attorney IV is the advanced level class in the series. Incumbents operate under general direction and guidelines of the department and provide training and technical expertise to others as assigned.

Education And Experience

Any combination equivalent to: consistent with requirements to be licensed by the State of California to practice law.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Valid California driver's license; license by the State Bar to practice law in the State of California.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC

• 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  
  

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or TTY (442) 265-1169.

• NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: (442) 265-1017 (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OF JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).
  
  

About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.