DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III/IV

About the role

The Fresno County District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced legal professionals to fill the position of Deputy District Attorney (DDA). The office offers rewarding and challenging career opportunities to those with a passion for public service.

Responsibilities

• Represent the interests of the people of Fresno County in court proceedings.
• Prepare and present cases before judges and juries.
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence related to criminal cases.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and other prosecutors.
• Provide specialized services such as handling domestic violence cases, gang units, and officer-involved shootings.
• Receive additional compensation for specialized assignments.

Requirements

• License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
• Experience:
  • DDA I: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney.
  • DDA II: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney.
  • DDA III: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney.
  • DDA IV: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Click here to review the requirements.

Benefits

• Performance Allowance: Specialized assignments may receive an allowance based on the unit.
• Specialization Incentive: A 3.5% salary increase for completing certification as a Criminal Law Specialist or Domestic Law Specialist.
• Officer Involved Shootings/In-Custody Deaths: Additional compensation for assigned team members.

Pay

• Annual Salaries: Refer to the table above.
• Scheduled Salary Increases: Refer to the table above.

Schedule

The Fresno County District Attorney's Office operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

How to apply

Qualified applicants may submit required application materials (listed below) to: dahiringcommittee@fresnocountyca.gov. Applications must be submitted online and include:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application.
• A valid driver's license number.
• A valid Bar Number that is active, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 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 family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.