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Deputy District Attorney I/II - Indio

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Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION


The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the entry or second level to fill vacancies in Indio (located in Coachella Valley near Palm Springs). 

Incumbents are employed in the Office of the District Attorney and are considered deputies to the District Attorney. Under direction, incumbents will perform routine professional legal work in criminal or family support civil cases; to increase the breadth and level of legal experience; and to do other related duties as required.
Deputy District Attorney I/II Salary Range 

Deputy District Attorney I

Deputy District Attorney II

$43.27 - $55.25 Hourly

$48.79 - $66.99 Hourly

$7,500.00 - $9,576.92 Monthly

$8,457.65 - $11,610.85 Monthly

$90,000.00 - $114,923.03 Annually

$101,491.82 - $139,330.26 Annually

The level at which the position will be filled is at the department's discretion and 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 cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases in all courts of the county.

• Does legal research in specialized areas of criminal law; dictates correspondence and prepares reports; prepares briefs or opinions concerning the law as applied to matters within the jurisdiction of the District Attorney.

• Assists other deputies in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases.

• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints.

• Negotiates with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges in specific cases.

• May give talks and lectures to law enforcement agencies regarding the legal and procedural interpretation of criminal laws.

• May present and prosecute cases before Appellate Courts.

• May coordinate the work of support personnel.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at (951) 955-5776 or [email protected]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veterans Service Coordinator for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Deputy District Attorney I License/Certificate: Candidates that passed the California Bar Examination from February 2026 or plan to take the California Bar Examination in July 2026 are eligible to apply for this position at this ti

Immediate Fill

No
County of Riverside
About County of Riverside

With rivers, mountain peaks, deserts and fertile valleys, Riverside County offers diversity that few locations can match. More than two million people live in Riverside County, taking advantage of affordable housing, nearby beaches, mountains, hiking and bike trails, the Wine Country near Temecula and resorts that offer oases in the desert.

The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County, certain special districts and the Housing Authority. The Board enacts ordinances and resolutions, adopts the annual budget, approves contracts appropriates funds, determines land use zoning for the unincorporated area, appoints certain County officers and members of various boards and commissions.

The Riverside County Auditor-Controller is an independent, nonpartisan elected office established to provide accounting, audit, payroll, and property tax administration services to County government, cities, K-14 schools and special districts.

 

County of Riverside is a Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunity 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.

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