Deputy District Attorney I

Salary : $94,140.80 - $103,916.80 Annually

Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 25-04120-01

Department: District Attorney

Opening Date: 10/01/2025

The Job

Start A New Career At San Bernardino County!

Are you pending a member of the CA State Bar or pending California Bar results? We encourage you to apply!

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received

PLANNED SALARY INCREASES

3% Effective February 2026

(Salary Increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.)

The Office of the District Attorney offers an exciting opportunity for a challenging career in criminal trial work. Deputy District Attorneys I prepare and present cases before all courts within the County upon completing an extensive training program designed to develop trial advocacy skills.

Incumbents receive reports filed by law enforcement officers or petitioners; evaluate evidence and facts therein; determine the nature of crimes committed and authorize issuances of criminal complaints; interview prospective witnesses and develop cases for prosecution; prepare trial briefs; and engage in trial practice.

Review the Deputy District Attorney I brochure.

For more detailed information on duties, refer to the job description.

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ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. Your District Attorney's Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity, and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the county whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE

Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period ($2002 annually). See Attorney MOU for details and criteria.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the department's needs. Applicant's location preference will be taken into consideration whenever possible.

Background: Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include (but is not limited to) a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.

State Bar: Those hired must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of California. This status must be maintained to remain employed in this classification.

Promotion: Deputy District Attorney I positions are eligible for promotion to Deputy District Attorney II, III or IV upon meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluations (see MOU). Deputy District Attorney IV positions may earn up to $201,531 annually.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

License: Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.

Note: Candidates who have passed the California Bar Exam and are pending licensure are welcome to apply.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates with experience as a legal intern, law clerk, or attorney in a prosecutor's office are highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be an Oral Examination that will assess the following areas: legal expertise; interpersonal skills; oral communication and presentation skills; analytical skills, problem solving, and decision making.

Candidates will be notified by email with more information regarding exam dates and self-scheduling for the oral exam.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure the timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, use the link to review the Government Jobs, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the

Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Attorney Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at,\ or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

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California Bar License: Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California?

Yes

No 02

Please provide your California Bar License Number and expiration date below. If you do not yet have a California Bar license, write in "N/A."

03

California State Bar Examination Status: Check your bar examination status below if you are not yet licensed in the State of California.

I have not yet taken or registered for the CA Bar Examination.

I am registered to take the next the CA Bar Examination.

I have taken and am awaiting results of the CA Bar Examination.

I have passed the CA Bar Examination and am pending licensure.

None of the Above/Already a Member of the State of California Bar

04

California Bar Exam/Registration Date: Specify date you took the California Bar Exam if you are awaiting results or the date you are registered to take the California Bar Exam if registered. If this does not apply to you, write in "N/A."

05

Are you a "Certified Law Student" under the State Bar's Practical Training of Law Students Program and California Rule of Court 9.42?

Yes

No

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Check the boxes below to indicate where you have obtained experience as an attorney, law clerk, or legal intern. Be sure to include and identify any relevant experience in the work history section of your application.

San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office

District Attorney's, State Attorney's or other Prosecutor's Office

Public Defender's or Criminal Law Office

Judge's Office

Other Law Office

No experience as a law clerk, legal intern, or attorney.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**

We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

I understand 09

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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