Deputy District Attorney II-26392806
Salary
$132,620.80 - $153,524.80 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Job Number
26392806
Department
District Attorney
Opening Date
07/07/2026
Closing Date
7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The Office of the District Attorney is currently accepting applications for the position of
Deputy District Attorney II - Consumer Protection Unit
Future Salary Increases:
June 2027 - 7.62% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 4.62% Market Adjustment)
Civil litigation experience, or work with Regulatory or Licensing agencies, is highly desirable
This recruitment will be used to focus on filling upcoming positions within the Consumer Protection Unit of the District Attorney's Office. The eligibility list from this recruitment may also be used to fill future positions in other units so long as the eligibility list remains valid.
This is series recruitment that will be suspended on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
About the Position:
Deputy District Attorney II is the second entry level class of the series. Under general supervision, incumbents prepare and try criminal or civil cases in the Superior Court; interview complainants and witnesses with regard to prospective criminal or civil prosecutions and prepare pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings, and other legal procedures.
For more information on this job description, please visit the Deputy District Attorney II job classification page.
Hiring Timeline & Dates:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California; AND,
In addition to the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire, applicants must attach the following:
(1) Resume
(2) Cover Letter
(3) List of at least three (3) professional references with contact information
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Are you an active member in the State Bar of California?
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Please provide your California State Bar number in the field below:
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How do you meet the minimum qualifications for the Deputy District Attorney II?
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If you indicated that you have qualifying experience in Question #3 above, be sure your experience is verifiable in the Work Experience section of your application. Please indicate "N/A" if your work experience is not applicable. You can add any additional information below.
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Please select from the boxes below that apply to your experience (please select all that apply).
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If you selected any of the options above, please indicate in the field below your dates of employment, job titles, and name of employer, and if the position was paid or unpaid. If you do not have any of this experience please respond with N/A.
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Check the number of MISDEMEANOR JURY trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
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Criminal Trials: Check the number of MISDEMEANOR BENCH trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
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Check the number of FELONY JURY trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
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Check the number of FELONY BENCH trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
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Do you have experience in Civil Litigation, or experience in working with Regulatory or Licensing agencies?
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Please summarize your experience in Civil Litigation, or experience in working with Regulatory or Licensing agencies. Please be sure your experience is verifiable in the Work Experience section of your application. Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have this type of work experience.
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Please indicate how many civil trials or arbitrations you have completed to verdict or conclusion in the following categories: a. Number of civil jury trials: b. Number of civil bench trials: c. Number of arbitrations: ____ If you do not have this experience please respond with N/A.
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
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If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.
Required Question
Employer County of San Diego
Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370
San Diego, California, 92123
Phone (619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
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