Deputy District Attorney I/II - Indio

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/9/jobpostings/image/District Attorney.png" style="width: 582px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="The Office of the District Attorney seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the entry or second level to fill vacancies in Indio (located in Coachella Valley near Palm Springs)." data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The <span style="font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Riverside County District Attorney's Office</span> seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the entry or second level to fill vacancies in Indio (located in Coachella Valley near Palm Springs).</span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <br><br><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">Incumbents are employed in the Office of the District Attorney and are considered deputies to the District Attorney.</span> 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.</span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Deputy District Attorney I/II Salary Range</strong> </span></div><div align="center" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true"><table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="660" style="width:494.75pt;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 47.2727%; padding: 0in 5.4pt; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Deputy District Attorney I</span></strong></p></td><td valign="top" style="width: 52.7273%; padding: 0in 5.4pt;"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Deputy District Attorney II</strong></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 47.2727%; padding: 0in 5.4pt;"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">$43.27 - $53.64 Hourly</span></p></td><td valign="top" style="width: 52.7273%; padding: 0in 5.4pt;"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">$48.79 - $65.03 Hourly</span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 47.2727%; padding: 0in 5.4pt;"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">$7,500.00 - $9,297.98 Monthly</span></p></td><td valign="top" style="width: 52.7273%; padding: 0in 5.4pt;"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">$8,457.65 - $11,272.67 Monthly</span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 47.2727%; padding: 0in 5.4pt;"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">$90,000.00 - $111,575.76 Annually</span></p></td><td valign="top" style="width: 52.7273%; padding: 0in 5.4pt;"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">$101,491.82 - $135,272.09 Annually</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The level at which the position will be filled is at the department's discretion and based on candidate qualifications.</span><br><br></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Meet the Team!</strong></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">The <a href="https://rivcoda.org/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://rivcoda.org/">District Attorney of Riverside County</a>, 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.<br><br></span> <a href="https://issuu.com/rivcohr/docs/hr_flipbook_1-24-23_r3" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://issuu.com/rivcohr/docs/hr_flipbook_1-24-23_r3"><img src="https://rc-hr.com/files/2023-08/Banner%20A.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Banner promoting job benefits for the County of Riverside, featuring a cityscape background and the county seal." data-uw-rm-alt="BE" style="width: 590px;"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">• Investigates, researches, and prepares cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases in all courts of the county.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">• 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.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">• Assists other deputies in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">• Negotiates with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges in specific cases.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">• May give talks and lectures to law enforcement agencies regarding the legal and procedural interpretation of criminal laws.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">• May present and prosecute cases before Appellate Courts.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">• May coordinate the work of support personnel.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><u>Deputy District Attorney I</u></span></strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>License/Certificate: </strong>Candidates that passed the California Bar Examination from February </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">2026</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> or plan to take the California Bar Examination in July 2026 are eligible to apply for this position at this time. Ultimate eligibility for employment as a Deputy District Attorney is dependent upon receiving a passing score on the bar examination, receiving a positive moral character determination, passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination, and fulfilling all other requirements under the laws of the State of California and the Rules of the State Bar to practice law within California.<br> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><strong><u>Deputy District Attorney II</u></strong></span></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Option I</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span data-pasted="true"><strong>License/Certificate:</strong> Active membership in the State Bar of California.<br></span><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Experience:</strong> One year of experience at the Deputy 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.)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><u>Option II</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);" data-pasted="true"><span data-pasted="true"><strong>License/Certificate:</strong> Active membership in the State Bar of California.<br></span></span><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Experience: </strong>One year of experience in the practice of law.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><p style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><u>Other Requirements for Both Levels</u></strong></span><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Driver's License: </strong>Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); transition: all;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Background Check:</strong> Must be able to pass an extensive background check.</span></span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Upload a cover letter and resume to your profile in Government Jobs at the time you apply.</span><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience details must be reflected on resume including month/year for each position.</span></p><p data-pasted="true" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For questions regarding this recruitment</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br>Please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at (951) 955-5776 or </span><a href="mailto:sterodriguez@rivco.org">sterodriguez@rivco.org</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.</span></p>