Deputy District Attorney I

Start A New Career At San Bernardino County!

Are you pending membership by the CA State Bar or scheduled to take the July CA State Bar? We encourage you to apply!

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.  

The Office of the District Attorney offers an exciting opportunity for a challenging career in criminal trial work.  Deputy District Attorneys I prepare and present cases before all courts within the County upon completing an extensive training program designed to develop trial advocacy skills.

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; prepare trial briefs; and engage in trial practice. 

For more detailed information on duties, refer to the Deputy District Attorney I job description. 

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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, both inside and outside the Office; 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.

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 department's needs. Applicant's location preference will be taken into consideration whenever possible.

Background: Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include (but is not limited to) a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.

State Bar: Those hired must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of California. This status must be maintained to remain employed in this classification.

Promotion: Deputy District Attorney I positions are eligible for promotion to Deputy District Attorney II, III or IV upon meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation (see MOU). Deputy District Attorney IV positions may earn up to $207,584.00 annually.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements:

License: Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.

Note: Candidates who have passed the State or California Bar Exam and are pending licensure, who have taken the State of California Bar Exam and are awaiting results, or who are registered for the next California State Bar Examination, will be considered. 
 

Applicants who are currently members of the State Bar of California will be considered for the Deputy District Attorney I classification.
 

Desired Qualifications:

Candidates with experience as a legal intern, law clerk, or attorney in a prosecutor's office are highly desirable.