Deputy District Attorney I, II, III

**Deputy District Attorney I, II, III** **SALARY INFORMATION** Deputy District Attorney I - $96,699.20 - $116,896 Annually Deputy District Attorney II - $113,089.60 - $126,048 Annually Deputy District Attorney III - $129,417.60 - $179,233.60 Annually *Salary 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 public** for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59p.m. (P.T.) on the day the County's needs are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.* This recruitment will establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future Regular, Limited-Term and Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney I, II, and III vacancies. **EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES** The County of Orange provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of the employee total compensation. Click [here](https://hrs.ocgov.com/benefits-prospective) to find out more about employee benefits. **RETIREMENT RECIPROCITY** Current employed members of [accepted reciprocal systems](https://www.ocers.org/reciprocal-systems) 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 visit [www.ocers.org](http://www.ocers.org/) **OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY:**The [County](http://ocgov.com/)[of Orange,](http://ocgov.com/) [District Attorney](http://www.orangecountyda.org/)(OCDA) represents the People of the State of California in all criminal and civil proceedings, serves the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand Jury. The mission of the Office is to enhance public safety and welfare and create a sense of 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. **THE OPPORTUNITY** The District Attorney's Office has opportunities for Deputy District Attorney I, II, and IIIs who will be a positive influence in making Orange County a safe place to live by supporting the District Attorney's mission. Public safety and the administration of justice are universal concerns. We value qualified candidates with diverse strengths, backgrounds and life experiences that can support a positive and inclusive environment dedicated to serving the People of the State of California. Successful candidates will be assigned to any of our various locations or units within the Legal Division and will have the opportunity to perform the following work, among other tasks: - Initiate criminal proceedings, author and litigate motions, conduct pre-trial hearings, perform trials, and execute other professional legal work connected with the enforcement of criminal law; - Research, interpret and apply statutes, ordinances, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, memoranda and points and authorities; - Negotiate and confer with judges and defense attorneys regarding the appropriate disposition of cases; - Interview and examine witnesses and enforce the rights of victims consistent with the just pursuit of criminal prosecutions in the interest of the People. **THE IDEAL CANDIDATE** In addition to the minimum qualifications for the Deputy District Attorney I, II, and III, the ideal candidate will have experience in the practice of civil, governmental or criminal law with experience in litigation and trial work. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following: - Thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; and California laws; - Experience analyzing legal problems and applying legal prin…