Deputy District Attorney I/II - Indio

Deputy District Attorney I/II - Indio

Salary: $90,000.00 - $135,272.09 Annually

Location: Indio, California (located in Coachella Valley near Palm Springs)

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 26-78532-01

Department: District Attorney

Opening Date: January 14, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Description:

The Riverside County District Attorneys Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the entry or second level to fill vacancies in Indio (located in Coachella Valley near Palm Springs). Incumbents are employed in the Office of the District Attorney and are considered deputies to the District Attorney. Under direction, incumbents will perform routine professional legal work in criminal or family support civil cases; to increase the breadth and level of legal experience; and to do other related duties as required.

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.

Essential Duties:

• Investigates, researches, and prepares cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases in all courts of the county. • Does legal research in specialized areas of criminal law; dictates correspondence and prepares reports; prepares briefs or opinions concerning the law as applied to matters within the jurisdiction of the District Attorney. • Assists other deputies in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases. • Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints. • Negotiates with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges in specific cases. • May give talks and lectures to law enforcement agencies regarding the legal and procedural interpretation of criminal laws. • May present and prosecute cases before Appellate Courts. • May coordinate the work of support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Deputy District Attorney I:

• $43.27 - $53.64 Hourly
• $7,500.00 - $9,297.98 Monthly
• $90,000.00 - $111,575.76 Annually
• License/Certificate: Candidates that took the California Bar Examination in July 2025 and are pending results or plan to take the California Bar Examination in February 2026 are eligible to apply for this position at this time.

Deputy District Attorney II:

• $48.79 - $65.03 Hourly
• $8,457.65 - $11,272.67 Monthly
• $101,491.82 - $135,272.09 Annually
• License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Experience Requirements:

• OPTION I: One year of experience at the Deputy I level with the District Attorneys 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: One year of experience in the practice of law.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.
• 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.

Supplemental 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.

Application Information:

• Veterans Preference: The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.
• Reasonable Accommodations: The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.
• Proof of Education: If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
• Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment:

• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period:

• As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

**Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting.