Under general supervision, the Deputy District Attorney III performs a variety of professional legal work involving the preparation, filing and prosecution of criminal misdemeanor and felony cases as assigned and provides assistance to department staff.
Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Interview victims and witnesses related to crimes; discusses cases with associated parties, such as investigators, police officers, probation officers and other attorneys; prepare victims and witnesses for court appearance and testimony.
- Review police reports; defendant files; probation reports; witness statements; evidence; crime scenes; psychiatric, medical and forensic sciences information; and/or other sources to obtain relevant information for cases.
- Assist law enforcement agencies with investigations and issues of law.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Obtain search warrants; issue subpoenas.
- Negotiate resolutions of cases with defense attorneys and judges.
- Appear and present in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, sentencing, motions, post-conviction hearing and/or trials.
- Research, formulate, draft and file motions, briefs and/or other legal documents.
- Argue motions in court and present evidence and witness testimony.
- File and/or prepare cases for presentation at jury trials; coordinate with appropriate relevant parties; prepare audiovisual displays and demonstrative evidence using current technologies.
- Conduct legal research on criminal law issues.
- Review comprehensive investigative and/or other reports and appropriate documentation to file criminal charges.
- Review, edit and sign legal documents prepared by lower level district attorneys or other staff members.
- Review current relevant legislation and litigation.
- Authorize and approves extradition proceedings; handle insanity commitment proceedings.
- Act as a representative for the District Attorney's office; work with investigators to prepare cases for court; request investigations and evaluate results; discuss and resolve problems; discuss and plan case tactics and strategy with investigators.
- Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
- Provide guidance and assistance to less experienced district attorneys or others; answer legal questions and educate staff in changes in laws; review pleadings and filings of staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $119,267.20 - $144,996.80 Annually
Posted: September 8, 2026