What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy District Attorney I position at SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA?
The Job
Start A New Career At San Bernardino County!
Are you pending membership by the CA State Bar or scheduled to take the February CA State Bar? We encourage you to apply!
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received .
SALARY INCREASES
Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step.
Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.
The Office of the District Attorney offers an exciting opportunity for a challenging career in criminal trial work. Deputy District Attorneys I prepare and present cases before all courts within the County upon completing an extensive training program designed to develop trial advocacy skills.
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; prepare trial briefs; and engage in trial practice.
For more detailed information on duties, refer to the Deputy District Attorney I job description.
Visit SBCountyDA.org/careers to learn more about a career as a Deputy District Attorney.
Connect with @SBCountyDA on Facebook !
ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. Your District Attorney’s Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity, and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the county whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE
Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2002 annually). See Attorney MOU for details and criteria.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the department's needs. Applicant's location preference will be taken into consideration whenever possible.
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: Those hired must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of California. This status must be maintained to remain employed in this classification.
Promotion: Deputy District Attorney I positions are eligible for promotion to Deputy District Attorney II, III or IV upon meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation (see MOU ). Deputy District Attorney IV positions may earn up to $207,584.00 annually.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
License: Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.
Note : Candidates who have passed the California Bar Exam and are pending licensure are welcome to apply.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with experience as a legal intern, law clerk, or attorney in a prosecutor's office are highly desirable.
Selection Process
There will be an Oral Examination that will assess the following areas: legal expertise; interpersonal skills; oral communication and presentation skills; analytical skills, problem solving, and decision making.
Candidates will be notified by email with more information regarding exam dates and self-scheduling for the oral exam.
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration. A p plications 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 supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure the 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.
If you require technical assistance, use the link HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
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 the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Attorney Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787, or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Start A New Career At San Bernardino County!
Are you pending membership by the CA State Bar or scheduled to take the February CA State Bar? We encourage you to apply!
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received .
SALARY INCREASES
Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step.
Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.
The Office of the District Attorney offers an exciting opportunity for a challenging career in criminal trial work. Deputy District Attorneys I prepare and present cases before all courts within the County upon completing an extensive training program designed to develop trial advocacy skills.
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; prepare trial briefs; and engage in trial practice.
For more detailed information on duties, refer to the Deputy District Attorney I job description.
Visit SBCountyDA.org/careers to learn more about a career as a Deputy District Attorney.
Connect with @SBCountyDA on Facebook !
ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. Your District Attorney’s Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity, and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the county whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE
Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2002 annually). See Attorney MOU for details and criteria.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the department's needs. Applicant's location preference will be taken into consideration whenever possible.
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: Those hired must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of California. This status must be maintained to remain employed in this classification.
Promotion: Deputy District Attorney I positions are eligible for promotion to Deputy District Attorney II, III or IV upon meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation (see MOU ). Deputy District Attorney IV positions may earn up to $207,584.00 annually.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
License: Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.
Note : Candidates who have passed the California Bar Exam and are pending licensure are welcome to apply.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with experience as a legal intern, law clerk, or attorney in a prosecutor's office are highly desirable.
Selection Process
There will be an Oral Examination that will assess the following areas: legal expertise; interpersonal skills; oral communication and presentation skills; analytical skills, problem solving, and decision making.
Candidates will be notified by email with more information regarding exam dates and self-scheduling for the oral exam.
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration. A p plications 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 supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure the 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.
If you require technical assistance, use the link HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
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 the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Attorney Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787, or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Salary : $2,002 - $207,584