Deputy District Attorney I-IV

Achieving Justice and Protecting the Community

It is the mission of the District Attorney's Office to seek and do justice by assisting law enforcement and other public agencies in the investigation of crimes, prosecuting only those crimes which can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, ensuring a fair trial for those accused of crime as well as for victims and witnesses of crimes, advocating to the public and to the Board of Supervisors necessary improvements to the criminal justice system, and educating the public by providing prompt and accurate information regarding the activities of the office and the administration of criminal justice.

The District Attorney of Solano County invites you to apply for the position of Deputy District Attorney I-IV.  Deputy District Attorneys  practice criminal and civil law in the prosecution of individuals accused of violating state and/or local laws.

Prior felony jury trial experience in any one or more of the following Major Crimes areas, such as:  homicide, sexual assault, gangs, domestic violence, human trafficking and career criminal is desirable.

EXPERIENCE: 

Deputy District Attorney I ($8,164.50 - 9,924.00/month): no experience is required; however, applicants must demonstrate possession of, and competency in, requisite knowledge and abilities.

Deputy District Attorney II ($11, 050.18 - $13,431.65/month): a minimum of six months of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney I or its equivalent which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Three years' experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the six months of criminal law experience.

Deputy District Attorney III ($12,707.78- $15,446.46/month): a minimum of one year of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney II or its equivalent (a total of 1.5 years of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney) which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Four years' experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the two years of criminal law experience.

Deputy District Attorney IV ($14,616.85 - $17,766.86/month): a minimum of one year of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney III or its equivalent (a total of 2.5 years of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney) which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Five years' experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the three years criminal law experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

All levels of Deputy District Attorney: Active membership in the California State Bar Association is required.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the application final filing deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

Applicants applying under criteria #1, are required to enter their active California State Bar Number on their submitted application. 

Applicants applying under criteria #2, are required to submit proof of enrollment in the most recent bar exam or provide their California State Bar results to their application. An active California State Bar number will be required prior to appointment.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS 

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by email to [email protected].  Be sure to include the recruitment title (Deputy District Attorney I-IV) and the recruitment number (26-313130-01) in your email or fax.