Deputy District Attorney IV – County of Orange

Title of the Job: Deputy District Attorney IV

Location: Orange County, CA

Job Description: CAREER DESCRIPTIONDEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IVIn addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increaseSalary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate’s qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Regular, Limited-Term and Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney IV positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.DEADLINE TO APPLYOnline applications will be accepted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 P.M. PST on the day the County’s needs are met.Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY The represents the People of the State of California in criminal and civil proceedings, serves the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand Jury. The mission of the Office of the Orange County District Attorney is to enhance public safety and welfare and to protect and respect crime victims and to create security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient and ethical manner. The Office consists of three major divisions: Legal, Investigative Bureau, and Administration.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEESThe County of Orange provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of the employee total compensation.Click to find out more about employee benefits.Retirement ReciprocityCurrent employed members of who were in those retirement systems prior to January 1, 2013, and who have not retired from those systems, may be eligible for previous OCERS formula of 2.7% at age 55.For more information, please call (714) 558-6200 or visitTHE OPPORTUNITYThe is seeking a Deputy District Attorney IV to prepare and litigate complex and serious cases (primarily felonies) before the Superior and Appellate Courts. The assignment may be in our Felony units throughout the office or at any of our various locations or units based on the Department’s needs. This is an in-person assignment, and the duties cannot be performed remotely/virtually.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIESIn addition to minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess experience with at least fifteen (15) or more felony trials. The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Thorough knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal law
• Over three years of experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal law
• Significant felony trial experience
• Excellent oral advocacy skills including the ability to concisely, effectively communicate arguments.
• The ability to analyze, organize, file, evaluate, and try complex and serious cases
• The ability to perform complex and difficult legal research and effectively present and argue the prosecution’s position orally and in writing
• The ability to work effectively with District Attorney staff, members of the bench and bar, law enforcement personnel and members of the public

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Active membership in the State Bar of California

or

• Members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number, but have inactive membership status are also welcome to apply. An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment.

and

• Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Deputy Attorney IV classification as well as the physical and mental requirements, and environmental conditions.RECRUITMENT PROCESS
District Attorney Human Resources screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After the initial screening, candidates who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. The recruitment process will consist of the following assessments, which will require a few months to complete.Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant’s rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant’s qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.Based on the Department’s needs, the recruitment process listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the recruitment process.Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, District Attorney Human Resources will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONVETERANS EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICY (VEPP):
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Candidates under consideration for hire by the District Attorney will be required to pass an extensive investigation to the satisfaction of the department.Note: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the .EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply,FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Click for additional Frequently Asked Questions.For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Ursula Gonzalez at (714) 834-2762 or .EEO INFORMATIONOrange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County’s standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays–we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement SystemPlease go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.01Are you a fully licensed, current member of the California State Bar?

• Yes
• No

02If you answered “Yes” to Question 1, please state your California Bar Number and Admission Date below. If you have been admitted to any other state bar(s), please also list the state, date of admission, bar number and current status. (Please use the following format MM/DD/YYYY).03If you answered “No” to Question 1, please check one of the following options that applies to your current status:Note: an active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment.

• California State Bar member in good standing, assigned a license number, but inactive membership
• N/A – fully licensed, current member of California State Bar

04Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job is a requirement for this position.

• Yes, I understand

05How many years of experience do you possess as an attorney in the practice of criminal, governmental civil, or child support enforcement law?

• No experience
• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) or more years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) or more years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) or more years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) or more years

06Please identify the total number of felony cases you have tried to verdict as a prosecutor and/or as a criminal defense attorney.

• No felony trial experience
• One (1) or more felony trials but less than fifteen (15) felony trials
• Fifteen (15) or more felony trials but less than twenty (20) felony trials
• Twenty (20) or more felony trials

07List all the felony criminal trials you have conducted with the following information (if court trial-please indicate):

• The case name, court case number, and court where the case was tried
• A brief description of facts (e.g., People v. ABC, three defendant robbery of a liquor store)
• For each case, identify whether you were the prosecutor or defense attorney.
• Trial results/verdicts

If you do not have experience, please enter “N/A”.08Please describe any other felony work which demonstrates your ability to handle complex and difficult assignments, cases or issues (e.g., noteworthy motions, appellate work, significant cases ending before trial, specialized training that you conducted, parole hearings, etc.). If you do not have experience, please enter “N/A”.09Please articulate any other reasons or accomplishments (e.g., awards, commendation, etc.) that should be considered with your application for a Deputy District Attorney IV position.

Company Name: County of Orange

Salary: $139963.2 – 193668.8 per year

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