Deputy District Attorney II-IV (Special Prosecutions)
County of Riverside
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Deputy District Attorney II-IV
County of Riverside
District Attorney
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$101,491.82 - $214,964.46
per year
Type
Full Time
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Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This role involves prosecuting criminal cases in court, preparing evidence, negotiating with defense attorneys, and advising law enforcement on legal matters for Riverside County's District Attorney's Office.
It suits experienced lawyers who enjoy high-stakes courtroom work and want to protect the community by enforcing laws and seeking justice.
Candidates with a few years of prosecutorial experience and strong research skills would fit well, especially those interested in handling complex felony cases.
Key Requirements
- Active membership in the California State Bar
- One or more years of experience as a Deputy District Attorney or equivalent prosecutorial role
- Strong skills in legal research, case preparation, and courtroom prosecution of criminal cases
- Ability to interview witnesses, advise law enforcement, and negotiate case dispositions
- Experience handling difficult felony cases with multiple defendants or high public interest
- Proficiency in interpreting statutes, court decisions, and legal procedures
- Capability to train, supervise, or lead junior attorneys on legal matters
Full Job Description
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. The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is 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.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY II:
$48.79 - $65.03 Hourly
$8,457.65 - $11,272.67 Monthly
$101,491.82 - $135,272.09 Annually
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:
$65.87 - $86.34 Hourly
$11,416.67 - $14,964.94 Monthly
$137,000.00 - $179,579.25 Annually
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:
$69.29 - $103.35 Hourly
$12,010.44 - $17,913.70 Monthly
$144,125.25 - $214,964.46 Annually
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.
License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
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.
Additional Information
Contact
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Brittney Mathis at (951) 955-5358 or via email at bmathis@rivco.org.
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