About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, County Government (District Attorney's Office).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client (District Attorney’s Office) is hiring multiple levels of Deputy District Attorney (I / II / III / IV) to prosecute criminal and civil matters, manage case files from arraignment through appeal, and support law enforcement investigations. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Thermalito, CA. Multiple levels are being recruited; placement depends on experience and demonstrated proficiency.

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Compensation & Hiring Levels

This recruitment covers all levels. Salary ranges (annual) by level are provided for transparency:

• Deputy DA I: $141,356.80
• Deputy DA II: $148,428.80
• Deputy DA III: $141,793.60 – $172,328.00
• Deputy DA IV: $166,254.40 – $202,072.00

(These amounts reflect the published ranges and any applicable COLA adjustments will be applied as noted by the client.)

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What You’ll Do (Essential Job Functions)

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Represent the District Attorney in prosecuting criminal offenses; manage cases consistent with office policy.
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other legal filings.
• Investigate, prepare, and present cases in court, including jury trials.
• Review law enforcement reports, file appropriate charges, and manage cases from arraignment through sentencing and appeal.
• Interview and prepare witnesses and victims for testimony; keep victims informed of case status.
• Advise and coordinate with law enforcement on investigations, search/arrest warrant requests, and legal strategy.
• Negotiate with defense counsel in pre-trial proceedings and participate in settlement conferences.
• Perform legal research, prepare appellate briefs, and appear before appellate courts as required.
• Manage calendars and case documentation; maintain accurate records and reports.
• Participate in task forces, training, and interagency collaboration as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education & experience (by level):

• Level I: Juris Doctor (J.D.) and membership in good standing with the State Bar of California. Applicants who recently took the Bar and are awaiting results are encouraged to apply.
• Level II: J.D., active California Bar membership, plus at least 1 year of legal experience practicing law in California (preferably criminal prosecution).
• Level III: J.D., active California Bar membership, plus at least 2 years of legal experience practicing law in California (preferably criminal prosecution).
• Level IV: J.D., active California Bar membership, plus at least 3 years of legal experience practicing law in California (preferably criminal prosecution) with demonstrated ability to prosecute the most complex cases with minimal supervision.

Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Strong knowledge of criminal and civil law, evidence rules, judicial procedures, and appellate processes.
• Demonstrated legal research, writing, and trial advocacy skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues, evaluate evidence, and make charging and sentencing recommendations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and courtroom presence.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, law enforcement, victims, witnesses, and the public.

Certifications & licenses:

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California is required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required at application; California driver’s license must be obtained after hire per California DMV regulations.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily an office-based role with frequent court appearances; occasional exposure to field sites or crime scenes.
• Sedentary office work with some standing/walking between locations; occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Requires vision, hearing, and speech sufficient to perform job duties and use standard office equipment.
• All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers under California law and must complete assigned training and respond to emergencies as required.

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Why Join

• Serve your community as part of a public-sector legal team.
• Competitive salary ranges for each level, opportunity for advancement within a flexible classification series.
• Variety of casework offering professional growth and courtroom experience.
• Access to training, collaborative task forces, and cross-agency initiatives.

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Notes for Applicants

• This posting is for multiple levels; candidates will be considered for the appropriate classification based on qualifications and experience.
• Applicants awaiting Bar results may be considered—please review the level-specific requirements above.
• Careertakes supports the hiring process as a third-party recruiting platform; employment will be with the Confidential Client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.