San Bernardino County
Deputy District Attorney II/III/IV
San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Overview
Ready For A New Career For The New Year? Start With Us! SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OFFERS : Promotional Opportunities to Advance Your Career; 3% Planned Salary Increase Effective February 2026 (Salary Increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.); 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. Visit SBCountyDA.org/careers to learn more about a career as a Deputy District Attorney. Connect with @SBCountyDAon Facebook! 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 About the District Attorney's Office
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. Benefits
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. Assignment Incentive
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. Conditions of Employment
Assignment:
Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department. Background:
Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam. State Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of hire. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification. Sponsorship:
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. License:
Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California. Active California Bar license will be required prior to hire. Members in good standing of California State Bar who have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status, as well as candidates licensed out of state pending California Bar Exam results/license, are welcome to apply. Experience: Deputy District Attorney II: One (1) year of criminal trial experience as an attorney OR Two years of trial experience as an attorney. Deputy District Attorney III: Two (2) years of criminal trial experience as an attorney OR Three years of trial experience as an attorney. Deputy District Attorney IV: Three (3) years of criminal trial prosecution experience as an attorney OR Four years of trial experience as an attorney. There will be a competitive evaluation of experience and written communication skills based on a review of the application and the supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Application Procedure
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely submission, allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. Save or print these for your records. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Check GovernmentJobs notifications, and ensure emails from governmentjobs.com are not blocked. Update your firewall, spam, junk, and bulk settings to receive communications from the domain @hr.sbcounty.gov. Keep your personal information updated to receive all recruitment communications. EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Review information and instructions on how to request Veteran's Preference points. Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
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Ready For A New Career For The New Year? Start With Us! SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OFFERS : Promotional Opportunities to Advance Your Career; 3% Planned Salary Increase Effective February 2026 (Salary Increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.); 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. Visit SBCountyDA.org/careers to learn more about a career as a Deputy District Attorney. Connect with @SBCountyDAon Facebook! 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 About the District Attorney's Office
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. Benefits
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. Assignment Incentive
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. Conditions of Employment
Assignment:
Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department. Background:
Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam. State Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of hire. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification. Sponsorship:
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. License:
Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California. Active California Bar license will be required prior to hire. Members in good standing of California State Bar who have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status, as well as candidates licensed out of state pending California Bar Exam results/license, are welcome to apply. Experience: Deputy District Attorney II: One (1) year of criminal trial experience as an attorney OR Two years of trial experience as an attorney. Deputy District Attorney III: Two (2) years of criminal trial experience as an attorney OR Three years of trial experience as an attorney. Deputy District Attorney IV: Three (3) years of criminal trial prosecution experience as an attorney OR Four years of trial experience as an attorney. There will be a competitive evaluation of experience and written communication skills based on a review of the application and the supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Application Procedure
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely submission, allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. Save or print these for your records. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Check GovernmentJobs notifications, and ensure emails from governmentjobs.com are not blocked. Update your firewall, spam, junk, and bulk settings to receive communications from the domain @hr.sbcounty.gov. Keep your personal information updated to receive all recruitment communications. EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Review information and instructions on how to request Veteran's Preference points. Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
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