Deputy District Attorney I/II - Indio
County of Riverside
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Deputy District Attorney II-IV (Special Prosecutions)
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
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves prosecuting criminal cases related to organized retail theft and consumer fraud, including both criminal and civil actions, while working in the Riverside County District Attorney's Special Prosecutions Unit.
Prosecutors will handle investigations, courtroom trials, legal research, and negotiations with defense attorneys across the county.
It's a good fit for experienced lawyers with strong litigation skills who enjoy tackling complex fraud cases and mentoring junior staff.
Key Requirements
- Active membership in the California State Bar
- One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney I or equivalent prosecutorial role
- Expertise in criminal prosecution, including jury trials and grand jury proceedings
- Strong skills in legal research, writing, and courtroom litigation
- Experience in special litigation such as consumer fraud or organized theft cases
- Ability to travel throughout Riverside County regularly
- Proficiency in interviewing witnesses, advising law enforcement, and negotiating case dispositions
Full Job Description
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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 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.
Incumbents will be required to travel throughout Riverside County on a regular basis.
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 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.
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.
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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 Stephanie Rodriguez at 951-955-5776 or via email at sterodriguez@rivco.org.
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