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 candidate's 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 County's 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.
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 Attorney's 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 Attorney's 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:
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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;
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Research, interpret and apply statutes, ordinances, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, memoranda and points and authorities;
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Negotiate and confer with judges and defense attorneys regarding the appropriate disposition of cases;
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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:
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Thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; and California laws;
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Experience analyzing legal problems and applying legal principles and practices; presenting statement of facts and legal argument;
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Be an effective advocate who is eager to justly litigate before judges and juries regularly;
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Be a team player who is able to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment with a demanding caseload;
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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
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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.
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Applicants are required to submit a resume.
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Letters of Recommendation are optional. You may submit up to two letters by attaching them to your application.
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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 candidate's qualifications for the job. A panel of subject matter experts (SME's) 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 applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's 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) (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
