Deputy District Attorney IV

Deputy District Attorney IV

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. 

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59p.m. (P.T.) on the day the County's needs are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment will establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future Regular, Limited-Term and Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney IV vacancies.

The County of Orange provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of the employee total compensation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) is seeking a Deputy District Attorney IV to prepare and litigate complex and serious cases (primarily felonies) before the Superior and Appellate Courts. The assignment may be in our Felony units throughout the office or at any of our various locations or units based on the Department's needs. This is an in-person assignment, and the duties cannot be performed remotely/virtually.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES 

In addition to minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess experience with at least fifteen (15) or more felony trials.

The ideal candidate will also possess: 

• Thorough knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal law
• Over three (3) years of experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal law
• Significant felony trial experience
• Excellent oral advocacy skills including the ability to concisely, effectively communicate arguments. 
• The ability to analyze, organize, file, evaluate, and try complex and serious cases
• The ability to perform complex and difficult legal research and effectively present and argue the prosecution's position orally and in writing
• The ability to work effectively with District Attorney staff, members of the bench and bar, law enforcement personnel and members of the public

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Active membership in the State Bar of California  

OR

Members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number, but have inactive membership status are also welcome to apply.  An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment. 

And 

Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job.

BACKGROUND SCREENING
Candidates under consideration for hire by the District Attorney will be required to pass an extensive investigation to the satisfaction of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Deputy Attorney IV classification as well as the physical and mental requirements, and environmental conditions. 

Note: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.). 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS 
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. The recruitment process will consist of the following assessments, which will require a few months to complete.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the recruitment process listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the recruitment process.
 
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
 
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
 
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
 
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sam Apraku at [email protected] or (714) 347-4547.