Deputy District Attorney II-IV (Special Prosecutions)

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the II, III and IV levels to support the Special Prosecutions Unit. Incumbents will be required to travel throughout Riverside County on a regular basis. Incumbents will be responsible for criminal cases in organized retail theft OR criminal consumer fraud cases and civil consumer fraud prosecutions; and perform other related duties as required. Competitive candidates will have expert legal knowledge, analytical, and courtroom litigation skills with talents for research and writing to prepare prosecutions for various types of criminal and civil cases. Significant experience in related special litigation, including but not limited to criminal jury trials, grand jury work, statewide civil litigation, State Bar or judicial council investigation/litigation are highly desired. Deputy District Attorney II-IV Salary Range Deputy District Attorney II: $48.79 - $66.99 Hourly Deputy District Attorney II: $8,457.65 - $11,610.85 Monthly Deputy District Attorney II: $101,491.82 - $139,330.26 Annually Deputy District Attorney III: $65.87 - $88.93 Hourly Deputy District Attorney III: $11,416.67 - $15,413.89 Monthly Deputy District Attorney III: $137,000.00 - $184,966.63 Annually Deputy District Attorney IV: $69.29 - $106.45 Hourly Deputy District Attorney IV: $12,010.44 - $18,451.12 Monthly Deputy District Attorney IV: $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. 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 branch Municipal 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. Assist in the training and supervision of other deputies. Act for higher level deputies in their absence; dictates correspondence and prepares reports. Coordinate the work of support personnel.

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 may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience.) Option II Experience: One year of experience in the practice of law.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III

Option I Experience: One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency. Option II Experience: Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law. Option III Experience: Three years of experience in the practice of law.

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV

Experience: One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III in Riverside County, or in an equivalent class in the office of another prosecuting attorney in California. Other Requirements for All Levels License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Background Check: Must be able to pass an extensive background check. Upload a cover letter and resume to your profile in Government Jobs at the time you apply. Experience details must be reflected on resume including month/year for each position. Knowledge of: Legal principles and their application; California statutory and case law; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office; the methods, procedures, and practices of prosecution; professional ethics in the practice of law. Ability to: Analyze complex legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; Present facts, arguments, and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form; Perform legal research; Work cooperatively with others. For questions regarding this recruitment Please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Riverside