Deputy District Attorney-I-V
About The Opportunity
The District Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting crimes within the County. Staff represent the People of the State of California in criminal cases, support crime victims, and partner with local law enforcement to promote public safety.
About The Department
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office is recruiting to establish an eligibility list to fill current and future full-time and part-time vacancies. The recruitment is to fill general criminal prosecutor positions. Eligible lists are usually good for six months and may be extended for up to one year.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Application Deadline: July 27, 2026
Tentatively the week of August 3, 2026
To learn more about the District Attorney’s Office, visit: https://www.stanislaus-da.org/
About The Position
The Stanislaus County District Attorney is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy District Attorney I-V. As a member of our prosecution team, you could be assigned to a variety of cases including driving under the influence, domestic violence, drug sales and possession, elder abuse, child abuse, gang crimes, consumer fraud, environmental crimes, agricultural crimes, auto theft, homicide, sexual assault, human trafficking and more. You will prepare and prosecute your assigned cases with a team of support personnel including investigators, victim advocates, paralegals, and clerical support staff. You will interview witnesses and examine, evaluate, and present evidence as you prosecute your misdemeanor and/or felony cases. The ideal candidate will be a team-player who has a demonstrated passion for seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime including some prior experience or connection to prosecution, law enforcement, and/or victim advocacy. Candidates may be considered for appointment to any level in the classification series based on their level of experience and ability.
Compensation And Benefits
Bi-weekly payroll system
5-step salary range (5% intervals)
Health insurance
Paid sick leave
Life - employer paid $50,000 in term life insurance
Disability - long term disability insurance
Vacation accrued bi-weekly plus 12 paid holidays
$900 Professional development expense reimbursement
Paid professional leave up to 60 hours per year
CDAA dues paid by employer
Bar dues paid by employer
Malpractice indemnification provided
MCLE in-house training
5% certificate pay of qualifying members for Level III through V
2.5% Lead pay after qualifying to handle homicide cases
2.5% bilingual pay of qualifying members
StanCera - employer/employee paid retirement system (1937 Retirement Act)
Typical Tasks
Attorney I: Handle routine misdemeanor matters.
Attorney II: Handle all misdemeanor matters, including trials and juvenile matters; and Entry level felonies.
Attorney III: Handle all misdemeanor matters, including trials and juvenile matters; and Entry level felonies.
Attorney IV: Handle all misdemeanor matters, including trials and juvenile matters; and Entry level felonies.
Attorney V: Handle all misdemeanor matters, including trials and juvenile matters; and Entry level felonies.
Knowledge Of Minimum Qualifications
Legal research and writing;
Criminal and civil law and procedure;
Rules of evidence;
Trial principles;
Oral argument;
Constitutional law;
Knowledge and compliance with the Rules of Professional Responsibility;
Issuance standards;
Charging statutes and language;
Sentencing and probation parameters;
Office procedures and practices;
Rules of court.
Skills
Public speaking;
Write clearly and concisely;
Argue clearly and logically;
Demonstrated flexibility in approach to legal issues and working with people;
"Think on your feet" and ability to explain thoughts coherently;
Basic computer skills to function effectively in an automated environment.
Ability To
Organize multiple tasks;
Prepare and present statements of fact, law and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form;
Evaluate facts and evidence, obtain information through examination of facts and evidence;
Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices;
Follow directions, accept and learn from criticism;
Communicate effectively, extract information from and coherently provide it to others;
Produce research and writing, accurately document actions;
Dress professionally;
Work with others in a team environment;
Maintain the confidence and respect of members of the legal profession, public officials and other persons contacted in the work environment.
Required Minimal Experience
Attorney I: Pass California State Bar and possess valid bar license. Attorney I is a Veterans' Preference Program eligible job classification. For more information, please click on the following link http://www.stancounty.com/personnel/pdf/hiringpreference.pdf.
Attorney II: A minimum of six (6) months of experience as an Attorney I OR Three (3) years' experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the six (6) months of criminal law experience.
Attorney III: One (1) year experience as an Attorney II OR Equivalent of four (4) years' experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the two years of criminal law experience.
Attorney IV: A minimum of one (1) year of criminal prosecution and trial experience as an Attorney III or its equivalent OR Five (5) years of experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for three (3) years of criminal law experience.
Attorney V: One (1) year experience as an Attorney IV or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications
A minimum of three (3) months experience working in a District Attorney’s Office or Public Defender’s Office OR performing duties including any of the following:
Working with all types of misdemeanor maters, including law & motion, trials and juvenile matters,
Preparing and making appropriate public and/or courtroom presentation in person or via Zoom or Teams electronic video media,
Prosecuting felonies, handling preliminary hearings, trials, and law and motion, "Brady" issues and "Pitchess" motions.