Deputy District Attorney

This recruitment is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the District Attorney's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Applicants that have recently taken the Bar exam and are awaiting results are encouraged to apply for the entry-level class, Deputy District Attorney I. Please note, appointments will not be made until applicants can provide proof of membership in the California State Bar.

Deputy District Attorneys provide professional legal services in the preparation and prosecution of a variety of criminal and some civil matters. You may apply for Deputy District Attorney I, Deputy District Attorney II, Deputy District Attorney III, Deputy District Attorney IV, or all. 

Salary Information: 

Deputy District Attorney I -$8,599 - $10,452 Approximate Monthly

Deputy District Attorney II - $9,506 - $11,555 Approximate Monthly

Deputy District Attorney III - $11,901 - $14,466 Approximate Monthly

Deputy District Attorney IV - $13,776 - $16,745 Approximate Monthly

Prepares and prosecutes criminal and some civil matters in both court and jury trials and hearings; examines and cross examines witnesses; presents oral arguments; prepares and prosecutes appeals; conducts post-conviction proceedings.

Refuses or approves and issues complaints in criminal matters; advises law enforcement agencies on legal and evidentiary matters prior to issuance of criminal complaints; interviews and advises complainants and witnesses; prepares search warrants and arrest warrants.

Researches, analyzes and interprets existing laws and ordinances, court decisions, pending legislation and other legal authorities; assists in drafting legislation for special County and State projects.

Prepares and reviews briefs, memoranda, opinions and civil and criminal pleadings.

Conducts mediation hearings to resolve legal problems without further court action.

Confers with defense attorneys, probation authorities, court officials and law enforcement agencies to discuss pleas, modification of charges, presentation and review of evidence and other legal matters.

Advises the general public, State and local departments and law enforcement officers on civil and criminal issues and proceedings; advises and directs law enforcement agencies on questions of law in criminal investigation matters.

May advise and train law enforcement personnel and client agencies in criminal and civil law.

May supervise clerical, research and investigate staff and other attorneys.

• Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. 
• Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
• New Hire Retention Bonus:

$2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)

$1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)

$3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)

• Prepares and prosecutes criminal and some civil matters in both court and jury trials and hearings; examines and cross examines witnesses; presents oral arguments; prepares and prosecutes appeals; conducts post-conviction proceedings.
• Refuses or approves and issues complaints in criminal matters; advises law enforcement agencies on legal and evidentiary matters prior to issuance of criminal complaints; interviews and advises complainants and witnesses; prepares search warrants and arrest warrants.
• Researches, analyzes and interprets existing laws and ordinances, court decisions, pending legislation and other legal authorities; assists in drafting legislation for special County and State projects.
• Prepares and reviews briefs, memoranda, opinions and civil and criminal pleadings.
• Conducts mediation hearings to resolve legal problems without further court action.
• Confers with defense attorneys, probation authorities, court officials and law enforcement agencies to discuss pleas, modification of charges, presentation and review of evidence and other legal matters.
• Advises the general public, State and local departments and law enforcement officers on civil and criminal issues and proceedings; advises and directs law enforcement agencies on questions of law in criminal investigation matters.
• May advise and train law enforcement personnel and client agencies in criminal and civil law.
• May supervise clerical, research and investigate staff and other attorneys.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Membership in the California State Bar.

Experience: Three years’ experience in the practice of criminal law.

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is available for all plans.

Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits.

Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted.

Apply Online:       

www.sjgov.org/department/hr