Deputy District Attorney II​/III​/IV

Overview

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Excellent Benefits Package (medical, dental, tuition reimbursement up to $10k).

Join Our Team and Pursue Justice on Behalf of Victims and their Families. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received. The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office is hiring Deputy District Attorneys who perform a variety of professional legal work involved in criminal prosecution, including investigation, trial preparation, and legal research. Positions will also perform related duties as required.

Incumbents receive reports filed by law enforcement officers or petitioners; evaluate evidence and facts therein; determine the nature of crimes committed and authorize issuances of criminal complaints; interview prospective witnesses and develop cases for prosecution; and prepare trial briefs and engage in trial practice.

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Initial Appointment

Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy District Attorney Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates will advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the MOU (see page 57-58).

* Please Note:

Salary posted is the range for the II-IV levels. Please see job description and salary for each level below:

Deputy District Attorney II – $109,116- $120,452 Annually

Deputy District Attorney III – $126,464- $139,568 Annually

Deputy District Attorney IV – $150,051- $201,531 Annually

The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. Your District Attorney’s Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity, and compassion, by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary;

stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the county whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental:
  Family Coverage
• Vision:
  Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account:
  Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review HERE for more Employee Benefits information.

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($2.00 above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Attorney Group, refer to the MBO BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide.

VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE:
Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2002 annually). See Attorney MOU for details and criteria.

Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County…