Deputy District Attorney I, II, III

Deputy District Attorney I, II, III

Salary

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Location

Orange County

Job Type

Various

Job Number

2308AT-0626-026 (O)

Department

District Attorney

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

Deputy District Attorney I, II, III

SALARY INFORMATION

Deputy District Attorney I - $96,699.20 - $116,896 Annually

Deputy District Attorney II - $113,089.60 - $126,048 Annually

Deputy District Attorney III - $129,417.60 - $179,233.60 Annually

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59p.m. (P.T.) on the day the Countys needs are met. 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 I, II, and III vacancies.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES

The County of Orange provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of the employee total compensation.

Click here to find out more about employee benefits.

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 (714) 558-6200 or visit www.ocers.org

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 OPPORTUNITY

The District Attorneys Office has opportunities for Deputy District Attorney I, II, and IIIs who will be a positive influence in making Orange County a safe place to live by supporting the District Attorneys mission. Public safety and the administration of justice are universal concerns. We value qualified candidates with diverse strengths, backgrounds and life experiences that can support a positive and inclusive environment dedicated to serving the People of the State of California.

Successful candidates will be assigned to any of our various locations or units within the Legal Division and will have the opportunity to perform the following work, among other tasks:

• Initiate criminal proceedings, author and litigate motions, conduct pre-trial hearings, perform trials, and execute other professional legal work connected with the enforcement of criminal law;
• Research, interpret and apply statutes, ordinances, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, memoranda and points and authorities;
• Negotiate and confer with judges and defense attorneys regarding the appropriate disposition of cases;
• Interview and examine witnesses and enforce the rights of victims consistent with the just pursuit of criminal prosecutions in the interest of the People.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to the minimum qualifications for the Deputy District Attorney I, II, and III, the ideal candidate will have experience in the practice of civil, governmental or criminal law with experience in litigation and trial work. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; and California laws;
• Experience analyzing legal problems and applying legal principles and practices; presenting statement of facts and legal argument;
• Be an effective advocate who is eager to justly litigate before judges and juries regularly;
• Be a team player who is able to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment with a demanding caseload;
• Be able to effectively work with law enforcement and the general public.
• NOTE: Candidates must have taken the most recently administered California Bar Exam at the time of their application, and they must be fully licensed, active members in good standing with the California State Bar by the time of appointment to be eligible for hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To learn more about the minimum qualifications, physical & mental requirements, and environmental conditions for each Deputy District Attorney classification, please select the respective link below:

Attorney I

License: Active membership in the State Bar of California

Experience: None required.

Attorney II

License: Active membership in the State Bar of California

Experience: Twelve (12) months of experience as an attorney in the practice of civil, governmental, criminal or child support establishment and enforcement law.

Attorney III

License: Active membership in the State Bar of California

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an attorney in the practice of civil, governmental, criminal or child support establishment and enforcement law.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

• The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.
• Applicants are required to submit a resume.
• Letters of Recommendation are optional. You may submit up to two letters by attaching them to your application.
• Note: We suggest you prepare the supplemental answers offline so that you do not lose Internet connection. Once you have completed your answers offline, copy and paste your answers in the appropriate boxes.

Note: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Please note: Years of experience are calculated based upon the work rate of 40 hours per week. In addition, the program does not allow you to revise your application and/or add attachments after submitting.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Candidates under consideration for hire by the District Attorney will be required to pass an extensive investigation to the satisfaction of the department.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. The recruitment process will consist of the following assessments, which will require a few months to complete.

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. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Performance Examination | Structured Oral Interview (SOI) | (Weighted 100%)

Candidates will be evaluated based on a practical (hands-on) job exercise designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. A panel of subject matter experts (SMEs) will evaluate the performance exercise based on content, oral communication and delivery. Upon completion of the performance exercise, applicants will be interviewed and rated by the panel. Each applicants rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicants qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Departments needs, the recruitment process listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the recruitment process.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

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 here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. 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.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sam Apraku at Sam.Apraku@ocdistrictattorney.gov or (714) 347-4547.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,

encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits

In addition to the Countys standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

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The information you provide on this questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your level of expertise during the selection process. By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the application requirements.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that a resume must be included for my application to be considered complete and I have attached one to my online application.

• Yes, I understand

03

How many years of experience do you possess as an attorney in the practice of civil, governmental, criminal, or child support establishment and enforcement law?

• No experience or less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) or more years

04

Are you a fully licensed, current member of the California State Bar?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to question 3, please include your California Bar Number and Admission Date below. If you have been admitted to any other state bar(s), please also list the state, date of admission, bar number and current status. (Please use the following format MM/DD/YYYY). If you selected "No" to question 3, please include N/A.

06

If you answered "No" to question 3, please check one of the following options that applies to your current status: Note: California State Bar membership must be attained and candidates will be required to provide proof of successful admission to the California State Bar prior to appointment. An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be maintained throughout employment.

• I have taken the most recently administered California Bar Exam and I am awaiting results
• I have passed the California Bar Exam and I anticipate being sworn in as a member of the California Bar by date of appointment
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer County of Orange

Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Santa Ana, California, 92701

Phone 714-834-2555

Website https://hrs.oc.gov