Assistant District Attorney

Deputy District Attorney IAre you looking to start your career as an attorney with an award-winning agency? If so, the District Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for Deputy District Attorney I. Don't miss the opportunity to set your career on the fast track. Apply Today!Future Salary Increases:June 2027 – 7.38% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 4.38% Market Adjustment)About the PositionDeputy District Attorney I is the first working-level class of the Deputy District Attorney series. Under general supervision, incumbents prepare and try criminal or civil cases in the Superior Court.For more information on this job description, please visit the Deputy District Attorney I job classification page.Hiring Timeline & DatesThe timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews conclude.Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon dateIf you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, AND, active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California. In addition to the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire, applicants must submit:A photocopy of law school transcriptsResumeA cover letterA minimum of one (maximum of two) letters of recommendation in PDF format.NOTE: Applicants who sat for the California Bar Exam in July 2026 are eligible to apply and need not submit a copy of the California Bar Card. However, those applicants must submit proof of the moral character determination at the time of application and provide proof of passing the bar examination in November 2026 and be sworn-in by the anticipated start date of December 2026.Condition of EmploymentAs part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce.Disaster Service WorkerUnder California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.