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Deputy District Attorney II-IV

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Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION


The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the II, III and IV levels to fill multiple vacancies throughout Riverside County, including Blythe. Under direction, these classifications will perform the more demanding and difficult professional legal work in the prosecution of criminal and related civil cases.


Deputy District Attorney II-IV Salary Range 

Deputy District Attorney II

Deputy District Attorney III

Deputy District Attorney IV

$48.79 - $66.99 Hourly

$65.87 - $88.93 Hourly

$69.29 - $106.45 Hourly

$8,457.65 - $11,610.85 Monthly

$11,416.67 - $15,413.89 Monthly

$12,010.44 - $18,451.12 Monthly

$101,491.82 - $139,330.26 Annually

$137,000.00 - $184,966.63 Annually

$144,125.25 - $221,413.39 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 all types of cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases before all courts within the State.

• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; acts as a senior deputy for cases in Courts; negotiates with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.

• Performs legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; studies, interprets, and applies statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.

• May assist in the training and supervision of other deputies.

• Prepares and presents evidence and arguments for the prosecution of difficult felony cases involving multiple defendants and multiple charges, and having serious consequences of error, or a high degree of public interest.

• Negotiates with defense counsel regarding the disposition of cases or modification of charges; performs specialized legal research and litigation in unique and complex areas of law; trains and consults with other attorneys on points of law, evidence, and legal procedures.

• May assign, review, and evaluate the work of journey level deputies in the litigation of civil, misdemeanor, and felony cases of average difficulty and complexity.

• Directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of specialized projects.

• May act for superiors in their absence or at their direction.

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 II Option I Experience: One year of experience at the Deputy District Attorney I level with the District Attorney's office of Riverside County. (Certification of qualifications by the District Attorney ma

Immediate Fill

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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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