Deputy District Attorney-I-V

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About the Opportunity

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The District Attorney's Office is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes or offenses that occur within the County. District Attorney staff represent the People of the State of California in criminal cases, provide support and assistance to crime victims, and work in partnership with local law enforcement agencies to promote public safety. Our mission is to JUSTICE WITH INTEGRITY.

Our staff consists of approximately 163 employees. 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
Oral Examination: 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. We are seeking professionals with excellent analytical, research, written communication, and oral advocacy skills.

Deputy District Attorneys work under the direction of a Chief Deputy District Attorney and are responsible for the review of investigative reports and evidence submitted by law enforcement, issuance of criminal complaints, and the preparation and presentation of criminal cases in court. Deputy District Attorneys draft legal opinions on points of criminal law for argument in court or for dissemination to law enforcement agencies and perform other related duties as required.

STANISLAUS COUNTY DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY 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
• 3.5% Complex Litigation certificate pay
• 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-- Typical tasks listed in Level I, plus:

• Handle all misdemeanor matters, including trials and juvenile matters; and
• Entry level felonies.

ATTORNEY III-- Typical tasks listed in Level I and II, plus:

• Felonies;
• Preliminary hearings;
• Trials; and
• Juvenile Court.

ATTORNEY IV-- Typical tasks listed in Level I-III, plus:

• Felony cases; including homicides; and
• Track and document statistical data on appropriate cases.

ATTORNEY V-- Typical tasks listed in Level I-IV, plus:

• All felony cases, including capital homicides;
• May include responsibility for a specialized unit; and
• All levels including other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)