County of Riverside · 1 week ago
Deputy District Attorney I/II - Indio
Riverside County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $112K/yr
1+ years expThe County of Riverside is seeking Deputy District Attorneys at the entry or second level to fill vacancies in Indio. The role involves performing routine professional legal work in criminal or family support civil cases, conducting investigations, and preparing cases for prosecution.
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Responsibilities
Investigates, researches, and prepares cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases in all courts of the county
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
Assists other deputies in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases
Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints
Negotiates with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges in specific cases
May give talks and lectures to law enforcement agencies regarding the legal and procedural interpretation of criminal laws
May present and prosecute cases before Appellate Courts
May coordinate the work of support personnel
Qualification
Required
Candidates that took the California Bar Examination in July 2025 and are pending results or plan to take the California Bar Examination in February 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
Active membership in the State Bar of California
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required
Experience: 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.)
Experience: One year of experience in the practice of law
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Experience details must be reflected on resume including month/year for each position
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting
A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required
Company
County of Riverside
County of Riverside is a government entity that provides regional administration, public services, and community support programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Nestande
Deputy CEO
Charissa Leach, P.E.
Riverside Co. Asst. Chief Executive Officer/TLMA Director
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