DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III/IV

County of Fresno
See Position Description
medical insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, California, Fresno
November 27, 2023
Position Description Scheduled Salary Increases : 3% effective 4/4/24 Deputy District Attorney Annual Salaries Deputy District Attorney I: $71,630.00 - $87,100.00 Annually Deputy District Attorney II: $83,616.00 - $101,634.00 Annually Deputy District Attorney III: $100,308.00 - $121,940.00 Annually Deputy District Attorney IV: $117,416.00 - $142,714.00 Annually The Fresno County District Attorney's Office is offering rewarding and challenging career opportunities to experienced legal professionals as a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV . The District Attorney's Office, headed by the District Attorney, is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal violations of state and local laws, and the investigation and filing of criminal or civil actions. Deputy District Attorneys practice criminal/civil law in the prosecution of individuals accused of violating state and local laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing witnesses and other relevant individuals; reviewing and analyzing evidence, reports, and other material; conducting legal research and conferring with other staff for information and opinions, all for the purpose of obtaining necessary information to prosecute pending cases and special case assignments. Deputy District Attorneys also perform other varied duties as assigned by the District Attorney. Deputy District Attorney positions are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Deputy District Attorney I: License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California. Deputy District Attorney II: License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California. Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney. Deputy District Attorney III: License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney. Deputy District Attorney IV: License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California. Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney. HOW TO APPLY: Qualified applicants may submit a completed cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: District Attorney Hiring Committee @fresnocountyca.gov Fresno County Office of the District Attorney 2100 Tulare Street Fresno, CA 93721 Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until positions are filled. The District Attorney's Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please call (559) 600-3141. BENEFITS PACKAGE Health Insurance Eleven (11) paid holidays Paid Annual Leave Retirement Plan Disablity and Life Insurance OPTIONAL BENEFITS Deferred Compensation Plan (County sponsored tax shelter savings plan) with County matching Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses) Noble Credit Union - low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts direct deposit, online banking. The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER