Deputy District Attorney III-25392702
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Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary: $144,788.80 - $175,988.80 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25392702
Department: District Attorney
Division: Special Prosec & Invest
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The Office of the District Attorney is currently accepting applications for the position of
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Deputy District Attorney III is the journey level class of its series. Incumbents share with higher level attorneys in prosecuting cases consisting of murder, conspiracy, sexual assault, or fraud; these cases involve a high degree of public interest and complex legal principles. A Deputy District Attorney III may also supervise a team of junior deputies in the performance of crime trial work.
Education and/or Experience:
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California; AND,
One (1) year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in the County of San Diego, or at an equivalent level with another California County or city agency; OR, Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at an equivalent level in the practice of criminal and/or civil law. In addition to the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire, applicants must attach the following:
(1) Resume
(2) Cover Letter
(3) List of at least three (3) professional references with contact information
Click to view the complete job description.
INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS:
Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interview process is completed. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork, upon receipt of a job offer.
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION:
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
NOTE:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build athat will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the District Attorney Benefits Summary (DA)
01
Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California?
02
Please provide your California bar number and the date you were admitted.
If this does not apply, indicate "N/A".
03
How do you meet the minimum qualifications for the Deputy District Attorney III?
04
If you indicated that you have qualifying experience in Question #3 above, be sure your experience is verifiable in the Work Experience section of your application. Please indicate "N/A" if your work experience is not applicable. You can add any additional information below.
05
Please select from the boxes below that apply to your experience (please select all that apply).
06
Check the number of FELONY trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
07
Please provide the following information for the three (3) most complex felony jury trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang:(a) Date of trial(b) County trial was tried in(c) Court case number(d) Defendant's name(e) Most serious charge(f) Whether it resulted in verdict or hung jury.If you do not have this experience please respond with N/A.
08
Check the number of MISDEMEANOR trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
09
Check the number of FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR JUVENILE trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
10
Within criminal law, are you a subject matter specialist or have you litigated cases in any of the following (check all that apply):
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If you indicated that you have qualifying experience in Question #10 above, be sure your experience is verifiable in the Work Experience section of your application. Please indicate "N/A" if your work experience is not applicable. You can add any additional information below.
12
Check the number of times you have argued before any California Appellate Court.
13
Please provide the following information for the three (3) more complex matters you have argued before any California Appellate Court:(a) Court(b) Date of appearance(c) Most serious charge(d) Result If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A.
14
Do you have experience teaching and/or conducting legal trainings?
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If you indicated that you have qualifying experience in Question #14 above, be sure your experience is verifiable in the Work Experience section of your application. Please indicate "N/A" if your work experience is not applicable. You can add any additional information below.
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
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If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate N/A below.
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Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25392702
Department: District Attorney
Division: Special Prosec & Invest
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The Office of the District Attorney is currently accepting applications for the position of
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Deputy District Attorney III is the journey level class of its series. Incumbents share with higher level attorneys in prosecuting cases consisting of murder, conspiracy, sexual assault, or fraud; these cases involve a high degree of public interest and complex legal principles. A Deputy District Attorney III may also supervise a team of junior deputies in the performance of crime trial work.
Education and/or Experience:
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California; AND,
(1) Resume
(2) Cover Letter
(3) List of at least three (3) professional references with contact information
Click to view the complete job description.
INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS:
Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interview process is completed. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork, upon receipt of a job offer.
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of background or other mutually agreed upon date.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION:
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
NOTE:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build athat will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the District Attorney Benefits Summary (DA)
01
Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California?
- Yes
- No
02
Please provide your California bar number and the date you were admitted.
If this does not apply, indicate "N/A".
03
How do you meet the minimum qualifications for the Deputy District Attorney III?
- I have at one (1) year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II with the County of San Diego or at an equivalent level with another California County or City.
- I have three (3) years of experience as an attorney at an equivalent level of a Deputy District Attorney II in the practice of criminal and/or civil law.
- I do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Deputy District Attorney III.
04
If you indicated that you have qualifying experience in Question #3 above, be sure your experience is verifiable in the Work Experience section of your application. Please indicate "N/A" if your work experience is not applicable. You can add any additional information below.
05
Please select from the boxes below that apply to your experience (please select all that apply).
- Employed as a Certified Legal Intern for the San Diego District Attorney's Office within the past 10 years.
- Employed as a paid Graduate Law Clerk or Temporary Expert Professional (TEP) for the San Diego District Attorney's Office; OR as a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego County at any time.
- Employed as a Deputy District Attorney outside of San Diego, a San Diego City Attorney, or a state or federal prosecutor in a paid position (excludes temporary attorneys and volunteers) within the past 10 years.
- Employed as an attorney or law clerk in a paid position for any federal court or state court (excludes unpaid attorneys or interns) within the past 10 years.
- I do not have any of the experience listed above.
06
Check the number of FELONY trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-15
- 16 or more
- I do not have this experience
07
Please provide the following information for the three (3) most complex felony jury trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang:(a) Date of trial(b) County trial was tried in(c) Court case number(d) Defendant's name(e) Most serious charge(f) Whether it resulted in verdict or hung jury.If you do not have this experience please respond with N/A.
08
Check the number of MISDEMEANOR trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-15
- 16 or more
- I do not have this experience
09
Check the number of FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR JUVENILE trials you have completed to verdict or had the jury hang.
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-15
- 16 or more
- I do not have this experience
10
Within criminal law, are you a subject matter specialist or have you litigated cases in any of the following (check all that apply):
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Gang Crimes
- Hate Crimes
- Fraud or Economic Crime
- Narcotics
- Murder
- Other
- I do not have this experience.
11
If you indicated that you have qualifying experience in Question #10 above, be sure your experience is verifiable in the Work Experience section of your application. Please indicate "N/A" if your work experience is not applicable. You can add any additional information below.
12
Check the number of times you have argued before any California Appellate Court.
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-15
- 16 or more
- I do not have this experience
13
Please provide the following information for the three (3) more complex matters you have argued before any California Appellate Court:(a) Court(b) Date of appearance(c) Most serious charge(d) Result If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A.
14
Do you have experience teaching and/or conducting legal trainings?
- Yes
- No
15
If you indicated that you have qualifying experience in Question #14 above, be sure your experience is verifiable in the Work Experience section of your application. Please indicate "N/A" if your work experience is not applicable. You can add any additional information below.
16
Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Bar or Legal Association
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- County Social Media
- Indeed
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Other
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If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate N/A below.
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