County of San Bernardino, CA
Deputy District Attorney II/III/IV
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, CA
Salary : $105,934.40 - $195,665.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-04135/04130/04125-01
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 01/08/2024
The Job
SALARY INCREASE
3% Effective February 24, 2025/2026
(Salary Increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.)
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.
The County of San Bernardino District Attorney's Office is hiring for Deputy District Attorneys who perform a variety of professional legal work involved in criminal prosecution including investigation, trial preparation, and legal research. Positions will also perform related duties as required.
Incumbents receive reports filed by law enforcement officers or petitioners; evaluate evidence and facts therein; determine the nature of crimes committed and authorize issuances of criminal complaints; interview prospective witnesses and develop cases for prosecution; and prepare trial briefs and engage in trial practice.
Visit to learn more about a career as a Deputy District Attorney.
Initial Appointment
Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy District Attorney Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates will advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the (see page 57- 58).
*Please Note: Salary posted is the range for the II-IV levels. Please see job description and salary for each level below:
$105,934 - $116,937 Annually
$122,782 - $135,512 Annually
$145,683 - $195,665 Annually
VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE
Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2002 annually). See Attorney MOU for details and criteria.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required, and employees may be required to make provisions for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Background: Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include (but is not limited to) a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.
State Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of hire. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
License: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California. (Members in good standing of California State Bar who have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status, as well as candidates licensed out of state pending California Bar Exam results/license, are welcome to apply. Active California Bar license will be required prior to hire.)
--AND--
Experience:
Deputy District Attorney II: One year of criminal trial experience as an attorney -OR- Two years of trial experience as an attorney.
Deputy District Attorney III: Two years of criminal trial experience as an attorney -OR- Three years of trial experience as an attorney.
Deputy District Attorney IV: Threeyears of criminal trial prosecution experience as an attorney. - OR- Four years of trial experience as an attorney.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of experience and written communication skills based on a review of the application and the supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "[redacted]". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Attorney Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at ([redacted] or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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Specify the level(s) for which you wish to be considered:
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California State Bar Membership Status: Do you hold a membership to the California State Bar?
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California State Bar Membership Status: If you hold a membership to the California State Bar, please indicate your membership status below.
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California State Bar License Number:
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California State Bar Admittance Date:
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Out of State License: If you are an Attorney licensed outside of California, please provide the following information:State where you are licensed, Bar License Number, Admittance Date.
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Criminal Prosecution Trial Experience: Describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your criminal prosecution and trial experience and training. For each job referenced, include the following:Employer Name Dates of Employment Hours Worked per Week Number of Jury Trials Prosecuted to Verdict Number of Bench Trials Prosecuted to VerdictIf no experience, write N/A.
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Criminal Jury Trial Experience: Describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your criminal jury trial experience and training. For each job referenced, include the following:Employer Name Dates of Employment Hours Worked per Week Number of Jury Trials tried to Verdict Number of Bench Trials Prosecuted to VerdictIf no experience, write N/A.
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Civil Jury Trial Experience: Describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your civil jury trial experience and training. For each job referenced, include the following:Employer Name Dates of Employment Hours Worked per Week Number of Jury Trials tried to Verdict Number of Bench Trials Prosecuted to VerdictIf no experience, write N/A.
10
Non-Jury Trial or Legal Research Experience: Describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your Non-jury trial or legal research experience in law and motion, sentencing, and jury trial experience and training. For each job referenced, include the following:Employer Name Dates of Employment Hours Worked per WeekIf no experience, write N/A.
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Case Summary: List and briefly summarize the ten most significant criminal cases (including any PC 187 - murder - trial cases) with which you have experience (include case number and court). For case referenced, include the following:Employer Name Dates of Employment Hours Worked per Week Number of Murder Cases Tried to VerdictIf no experience, write N/A.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-04135/04130/04125-01
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 01/08/2024
The Job
SALARY INCREASE
3% Effective February 24, 2025/2026
(Salary Increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.)
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.
The County of San Bernardino District Attorney's Office is hiring for Deputy District Attorneys who perform a variety of professional legal work involved in criminal prosecution including investigation, trial preparation, and legal research. Positions will also perform related duties as required.
Incumbents receive reports filed by law enforcement officers or petitioners; evaluate evidence and facts therein; determine the nature of crimes committed and authorize issuances of criminal complaints; interview prospective witnesses and develop cases for prosecution; and prepare trial briefs and engage in trial practice.
Visit to learn more about a career as a Deputy District Attorney.
Initial Appointment
Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy District Attorney Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates will advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the (see page 57- 58).
*Please Note: Salary posted is the range for the II-IV levels. Please see job description and salary for each level below:
$105,934 - $116,937 Annually
$122,782 - $135,512 Annually
$145,683 - $195,665 Annually
VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE
Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2002 annually). See Attorney MOU for details and criteria.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required, and employees may be required to make provisions for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Background: Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include (but is not limited to) a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.
State Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of hire. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
License: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California. (Members in good standing of California State Bar who have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status, as well as candidates licensed out of state pending California Bar Exam results/license, are welcome to apply. Active California Bar license will be required prior to hire.)
--AND--
Experience:
Deputy District Attorney II: One year of criminal trial experience as an attorney -OR- Two years of trial experience as an attorney.
Deputy District Attorney III: Two years of criminal trial experience as an attorney -OR- Three years of trial experience as an attorney.
Deputy District Attorney IV: Threeyears of criminal trial prosecution experience as an attorney. - OR- Four years of trial experience as an attorney.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of experience and written communication skills based on a review of the application and the supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "[redacted]". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Attorney Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at ([redacted] or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01
Specify the level(s) for which you wish to be considered:
- Deputy District Attorney II
- Deputy District Attorney III
- Deputy District Attorney IV
02
California State Bar Membership Status: Do you hold a membership to the California State Bar?
- Yes
- No
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California State Bar Membership Status: If you hold a membership to the California State Bar, please indicate your membership status below.
- Active
- Inactive
- Inactive/Good Standing
- CA Bar Results/License Pending
- None of the above
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California State Bar License Number:
05
California State Bar Admittance Date:
06
Out of State License: If you are an Attorney licensed outside of California, please provide the following information:State where you are licensed, Bar License Number, Admittance Date.
07
Criminal Prosecution Trial Experience: Describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your criminal prosecution and trial experience and training. For each job referenced, include the following:
08
Criminal Jury Trial Experience: Describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your criminal jury trial experience and training. For each job referenced, include the following:
09
Civil Jury Trial Experience: Describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your civil jury trial experience and training. For each job referenced, include the following:
10
Non-Jury Trial or Legal Research Experience: Describe in detail, but as concisely as possible, your Non-jury trial or legal research experience in law and motion, sentencing, and jury trial experience and training. For each job referenced, include the following:
11
Case Summary: List and briefly summarize the ten most significant criminal cases (including any PC 187 - murder - trial cases) with which you have experience (include case number and court). For case referenced, include the following:
12
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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