Deputy District Attorney III​/IV

The Kings County District Attorney's Office

We are currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

Starting Salary: $ (Annual) for Deputy District Attorney III
$ (Annual) for Deputy District Attorney IV

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Protect the community. Serve the People. Uphold justice.

These positions offer the opportunity to prosecute complex and meaningful cases that directly affect victims, families, and the broader community. Deputy District Attorneys at the III and IV levels exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and compassion while handling challenging criminal and juvenile matters. Working collaboratively with law enforcement, investigators, and community partners, incumbents help ensure that cases are prosecuted fairly, thoroughly, and ethically.

At the advanced IV level, attorneys may handle high‑profile and specialized cases—including homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, and major fraud—while also serving as liaisons to law enforcement agencies, task forces, and grand juries. These roles require not only legal excellence, but a deep commitment to public service and community well‑being.

This is an opportunity to apply your experience in a role where your work has a lasting impact—protecting victims, holding offenders accountable, and strengthening confidence in the justice system.

• CalPERS Retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement)
• Deferred Compensation:
  For every four dollars contributed to the County contracted deferred compensation programs by employees, the County shall contribute one dollar, up to a maximum of $3,000 per calendar year.
• Excellent low‑cost PPO insurance ($101.68 per month for a family of 3+) including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Onsite health center for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance.
• $40,000 term life/accident insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave (see benefits tab for more details).
• 120 hours of professional vacation that can be cashed out each fiscal year, prorated at hire.
• Option to telework three (3) days per week.
• Access to the County's Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Kings County's Assist-to-Own Down Payment Assistance Program.  for more information.
• Longevity Pay beginning at five (5) years (See MOU).
• Holiday Closure (See MOU).
• For further information  for the Prosecutor's Association MOU.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry‑level (I Level) positions.

• Performs the full range of routine to complex legal activities, involving the investigation and prosecution of routine to complex criminal, juvenile, or civil cases; prepares and presents cases in court.
• Evaluates incoming law enforcement reports involving offenders; reviews reports, files cases, and handles all aspects of prosecution from arraignment to sentencing.
• Reviews, analyzes, and researches allegations; makes determination on the appropriate charge following receipt of the agency reports; files criminal charges.
• Interviews witnesses and victims; reviews and analyzes evidence, police reports, and other materials related to pending cases.
• Provides direction to law enforcement and investigative personnel related to investigation of criminal offenses; provides advice as to applicable laws, court decisions, and legal authorities.
• Negotiates with defense counsel at pre‑trial hearings regarding case disposition or modification.
• Prepares and appears in court for trials, hearings, and pleadings.
• Makes recommendations regarding sentencing and presents the position at sentencing and revocation hearings.
• Researches law and precedents to obtain information needed to prosecute pending cases.
• Performs appellate research and drafts appellate briefs, pleadings, bail recommendations, motions, and other legal…