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Posted August 30, 2026

Deputy District Attorney III/IV (Writs and Appeals)

County of Riverside
Riverside, CA Full Time
Reference: governmentjobs_5193008

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Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

ABOUT THE POSITION


The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks a Deputy District Attorney at the III or IV level to support the Writs and Appeals team under the Special Prosecutions Section. This position will be located in Riverside, but will assist with cases Countywide.

As a Deputy District Attorney III/IV, the selected candidate will specialize in writs and appeals and other post-conviction work, in addition to traditional trial prosecution. This includes drafting appellate briefs, responding to writ petitions and habeas corpus matters, conducting comprehensive record review, preparing legal analyses and documents related to policy and legislation, evaluating and advising on Brady disclosure obligations, and performing other litigation and appellate duties as assigned.

The department seeks candidates with strong appellate, civil, or regulatory experience who demonstrate exceptional legal research and writing skills. Experience in writs, appeals, or post-conviction matters is highly desirable. Relevant experience may include appellate practice, post-conviction litigation, Public Records Act and/or Freedom of Information Act, grand jury work, statewide civil litigation, State Bar or Judicial Council investigations or litigation, or other complex assignments.


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This position is eligible for a 9/80 schedule and may require travel throughout the Riverside County.


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