County of Orange
Deputy District Attorney IV
County of Orange, Los Angeles, California, United States,
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
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
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Regular, Limited-Term and Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney IV positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Online applications will be accepted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 P.M. PST on the day the County's needs are met.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) is seeking a Deputy District Attorney IV to prepare and litigate complex and serious cases (primarily felonies) before the Superior and Appellate Courts. The assignment may be in our Felony units throughout the office or at any of our various locations or units based on the Department's needs. This is an in-person assignment, and the duties cannot be performed remotely/virtually.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess experience with at least fifteen (15) or more felony trials. The ideal candidate will also possess:
Thorough knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal lawOver three years of experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal lawSignificant felony trial experienceExcellent oral advocacy skills including the ability to concisely and effectively communicate argumentsThe ability to analyze, organize, file, evaluate, and try complex and serious casesThe ability to perform complex and difficult legal research and effectively present and argue the prosecution's position orally and in writingThe ability to work effectively with District Attorney staff, members of the bench and bar, law enforcement personnel and members of the publicLICENSE REQUIRED
Active membership in the State Bar of Californiaor
Members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number, but have inactive membership status are also welcome to apply. An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment.and
Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click
here
to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Deputy Attorney IV classification as well as the physical and mental requirements, and environmental conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSDistrict Attorney Human Resources screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After the initial screening, candidates who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. The recruitment process will consist of the following assessments, which will require a few months to complete.
Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. 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.
Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, District Attorney Human Resources 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
to review the policy.
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.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE:
User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
For detailed information on how to apply,
click here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click
here
for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact
Ursula Gonzalez
at (714) 834-2762 or
Ursula.Gonzalez@ocdapa.org .
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
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
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Regular, Limited-Term and Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney IV positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Online applications will be accepted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 P.M. PST on the day the County's needs are met.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) is seeking a Deputy District Attorney IV to prepare and litigate complex and serious cases (primarily felonies) before the Superior and Appellate Courts. The assignment may be in our Felony units throughout the office or at any of our various locations or units based on the Department's needs. This is an in-person assignment, and the duties cannot be performed remotely/virtually.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess experience with at least fifteen (15) or more felony trials. The ideal candidate will also possess:
Thorough knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal lawOver three years of experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal lawSignificant felony trial experienceExcellent oral advocacy skills including the ability to concisely and effectively communicate argumentsThe ability to analyze, organize, file, evaluate, and try complex and serious casesThe ability to perform complex and difficult legal research and effectively present and argue the prosecution's position orally and in writingThe ability to work effectively with District Attorney staff, members of the bench and bar, law enforcement personnel and members of the publicLICENSE REQUIRED
Active membership in the State Bar of Californiaor
Members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number, but have inactive membership status are also welcome to apply. An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment.and
Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click
here
to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Deputy Attorney IV classification as well as the physical and mental requirements, and environmental conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSDistrict Attorney Human Resources screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After the initial screening, candidates who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. The recruitment process will consist of the following assessments, which will require a few months to complete.
Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. 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.
Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, District Attorney Human Resources 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
to review the policy.
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.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE:
User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
For detailed information on how to apply,
click here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click
here
for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact
Ursula Gonzalez
at (714) 834-2762 or
Ursula.Gonzalez@ocdapa.org .
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr