Staff Attorney - Remote

Deputy District Attorney IV Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment will establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future Regular, Limited-Term and Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney IV vacancies. RETIREMENT RECIPROCITY Current employed members of accepted reciprocal systems who were in those retirement systems prior to January 1, 2013, and who have not retired from those systems, may be eligible for previous OCERS formula of 2.7% at age 55. For more information, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY The County of Orange, District Attorney (OCDA) represents the People of the State of California in all criminal and civil proceedings, serves the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand Jury. The mission of the Office is to enhance public safety and welfare and create a sense of security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient, and ethical manner. The Office consists of three major divisions: Legal, Investigative Bureau, and Administration. The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) is seeking a Deputy District Attorney IV to prepare and litigate complex and serious cases (primarily felonies) before the Superior and Appellate Courts. The assignment may be in our Felony units throughout the office or at any of our various locations or units based on the Department's needs. This is an in-person assignment, and the duties cannot be performed remotely/virtually. In addition to minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess experience with at least fifteen (15) or more felony trials. Thorough knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal law Over three (3) years of experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal law Significant felony trial experience Excellent oral advocacy skills including the ability to concisely, effectively communicate arguments. The ability to perform complex and difficult legal research and effectively present and argue the prosecution's position orally and in writing The ability to work effectively with District Attorney staff, members of the bench and bar, law enforcement personnel and members of the public An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment. Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job. Candidates under consideration for hire by the District Attorney will be required to pass an extensive investigation to the satisfaction of the department. Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Deputy Attorney IV classification as well as the physical and mental requirements, and environmental conditions. Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%) Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP) The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) to review the policy. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. com site.