Deputy District Attorney II-IV - Blythe

Deputy District Attorney PositionsThe Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the II, III or IV levels to fill vacancies in the Colorado River Office (located in Blythe, California). These classifications will perform the more demanding and difficult professional legal work in the prosecution of criminal and related civil cases; prepare and present cases before any court within the State; conduct specialized research; and perform other related duties as required.Salary RangesDeputy District Attorney II - Deputy District Attorney III - Blythe - Deputy District Attorney IV - Blythe$48.79 - $65.03 Hourly - $65.87 - $95.83 Hourly - $69.29 - $115.03 Hourly$8,457.65 - $11,272.67 Monthly - $11,416.67 - $16,611.08 Monthly - $12,010.44 - $19,938.40 Monthly$101,491.82 - $135,272.09 Annually - $137,000.00 - $199,332.98 Annually - $144,125.25 - $239,260.85 AnnuallyThe level at which the position will be filled is at the department's discretion and based on candidate qualifications.Examples Of Essential Duties• Investigates, researches, and prepares all types of cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases before all courts within the State.• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; acts as a senior deputy for cases in Courts; negotiates with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.• Performs legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; studies, interprets, and applies statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.• May assist in the training and supervision of other deputies.• Prepares and presents evidence and arguments for the prosecution of difficult felony cases involving multiple defendants and multiple charges, and having serious consequences of error, or a high degree of public interest.• Negotiates with defense counsel regarding the disposition of cases or modification of charges; performs specialized legal research and litigation in unique and complex areas of law; trains and consults with other attorneys on points of law, evidence, and legal procedures.• May assign, review, and evaluate the work of journey level deputies in the litigation of civil, misdemeanor, and felony cases of average difficulty and complexity.• Directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of specialized projects.• May act for superiors in their absence or at their direction.Minimum QualificationsDEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IIOption I Experience: One year of experience at the Deputy District Attorney 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.)Option II Experience: One year of experience in the practice of law.DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III - BLYTHEOption I Experience: One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.Option II Experience: Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law.Option III Experience: Three years of experience in the practice of law.DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV - BLYTHEExperience: One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III in Riverside County, or in an equivalent class in the office of another prosecuting attorney in California.Other Requirements for All Levels License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Background Check: Must be able to pass an extensive background check.Knowledge of: Legal principles and their application; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office; the methods, procedures and practices of prosecution; grand jury functions and procedures; the roles and operations of related agencies in the criminal justice system.Ability to: Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present facts, arguments and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others.Supplemental InformationFor questions regarding this recruitment Please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at or Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.