Deputy District Attorney I-26392907
County of San Diego•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Deputy District Attorney I is the first working-level class of the Deputy District Attorney series. Under general supervision, incumbents prepare and try criminal or civil cases in the Superior Court.
Requirements
- Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
- Applicants must submit: (1) A photocopy of law school transcripts (2) Resume (3) A cover letter (4) A minimum of one (maximum of two) letters of recommendation in PDF format.
- Applicants who sat for the California Bar Exam in July 2026 are eligible to apply and need not submit a copy of the California Bar Card. However, those applicants must submit proof of the moral character determination at the time of application and provide proof of passing the bar examination in November 2026 and be sworn-in by the anticipated start date of December 2026.
- Prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.
- Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and try criminal or civil cases in the Superior Court.
Benefits
- Future Salary Increases: June 2027 – 7.38% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 4.38% Market Adjustment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
