Deputy District Attorney III/IV - Indio

About The Position

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the III or IV level to fill vacancies in Indio (located in Coachella Valley near Palm Springs).

Under direction, these classifications will perform the more demanding and difficult professional legal work in the prosecution of criminal and related civil cases.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Investigates, researches, and prepares all types of cases for prosecution;
• Presents and prosecutes cases before all courts within the State;
• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints;
• Acts as a senior deputy for cases in Courts;
• Negotiates with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.

Minimum Qualifications

• DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III:
  • One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.
  • Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law.
  • Three years of experience in the practice of law.
• DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV: One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III in Riverside County, or in an equivalent class in the office of another prosecuting attorney in California.

Other Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
• Background Check: Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Legal principles and their application;
• California statutory and case law;
• The rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings;
• The duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney's Office;
• The methods, procedures, and practices of prosecution;
• Professional ethics in the practice of law.

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at (951) 955-5776 or sterodriguez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.