DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I

Position/Program Information

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Exam Number: A9271J

Recruitment Type: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more. The County of Los Angeles values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons.

When to Apply
Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, April 1, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will close until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Joining the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) will advance an effective, ethical, and racially equitable system of justice that protects the community, restores victims of crime, and honors the rights of the accused. We are a learning organization that believes in reduced incarceration and punishment except in circumstances in which it is proportional, in the community's interest, and serves a rehabilitative or restorative purpose.
As a member of our Office, you will be joining a team that proudly represents the people of the State of California. LADA continues to evolve and seek innovative methods to address the present concerns of our communities. We remain at the forefront of policy and legislation development, and local prosecutorial offices throughout the nation often look to our Office as the pioneer in the development and implementation of new criminal justice initiatives.

Who you Are
We are looking for you to join our team of elite prosecutors if you are committed to public service and the fair and ethical pursuit of justice. As a Deputy District Attorney (DDA), you may work in adult or juvenile offices or be assigned to specialized units established to combat community violence, public corruption, organized crime, family violence, hate crimes, elder abuse, consumer fraud, sex crimes, and other high-impact crimes.

Special Salary Information
New appointments shall be compensated at Step 6 ($8,149.46) of the DDA I salary range.

Essential Job Functions

As a prosecutor, you will work closely with District Attorney Investigators and local law enforcement agencies, review felony and misdemeanor investigations and determine whether sufficient evidence is present to file criminal charges, decide on the appropriate charge(s), and handle related court proceedings, including trials. Your role as a DDA is vital to fulfilling the mission of the Office. All DDAs are required to be available to work anywhere within the County of Los Angeles ( click here ) to see a map of the county and the LADA offices county-wide). Click here to see a detailed summary and description of the job duties for this position.

The Deputy District Attorney I position is structured as a one-year training assignment. Following the successful completion of a 12-month probationary period, you will have an opportunity to be promoted to the Deputy District Attorney II position.

Requirements

License Requirement
All Applicants must be admitted to the California State Bar Association to practice law in the State of California. Types of acceptable documents include:

• A legible copy (photocopy or PDF format) of an active California State Bar Card (CSBC). The CSBC must indicate the current year (2024). If the watermark of the current year is not visible, your application will be rejected -OR-
• If you recently passed the bar and do not have a bar card, a legible copy (photocopy or PDF format) of a letter from the California State Bar Association that clearly states that you have achieved a passing score on the California State Bar Examination -AND- that you have satisfied ALL of the requirements for admission to practice law at the time of filing. All correspondence must be on the California State Bar letterhead.
• Congratulation letters that indicate you have NOT satisfied ALL of the requirements for admission to practice law will not be accepted. Examples of these are:

Records indicate you submitted or need to submit an Application for Determination of Moral Character (indicates Application for Determination of Moral Character has not been completed). EARLY FILING IS ENCOURAGED AS THIS PROCESS CAN TAKE MONTHS TO COMPLETE. IF NOT COMPLETE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.Records indicate that you have not taken the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE); -OR-Records indicate that you have outstanding fees.

• Law graduates with provisional licenses are not eligible to participate in this examination.

All supporting documentation must be submitted along with your application or via email to exams@da.lacounty.gov within seven (7) business days from the date of application filing. Failure to submit within 7 business days from the date of application filing, will disqualify you from participating in this examination.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

Veteran's Credit
If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 form issued by the branch of service with your application for our review.

Additional License Requirement
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - LIGHT:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Location and Shift
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County.
Deputy District Attorneys are rotated through a variety of developmental assignments to prepare the attorney to handle cases of increasing difficulty; incumbents may be assigned to work in any area of Los Angeles County and on any shift (evenings, nights, and weekends).

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:
If you meet the requirements outlined above, you will be invited to participate in the examination which will consist of an oral interview weighted 100%.

The oral interview, which includes an opening statement exercise, will evaluate your knowledge of criminal law and procedures, prosecutorial ethics, and ability to perform the duties of the position.

Candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview will be placed on the eligible register which is valid for 6 months.

Notice of Exam Results will be sent to candidates via email only. Once this assessment is completed, you will not be able to review the oral interview questions per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

Candidates will be sent interview invitations via email. Please add exams@da.lacounty.gov , ctavera@da.lacounty .gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and no-reply@governmentjobs.com to your list of safe senders to ensure communication is not filtered to your junk or spam folders.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any notifications. You can always access your notifications by logging to your www.governmentjobs.com profile.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this exam, please contact our ADA coordinator at (213) 257-2700, or via email at exams@da.lacounty.gov . The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to the request.
How to Apply
Submit an application through the green "Apply" link at the top of this posting. Please review your application for accuracy before submitting.

Special Information:
Due to the nature of the assignments, all positions in the District Attorney's Office are subject to a thorough background check including a Livescan, before final appointment is made. For detailed information of this process click here .
IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, IT WILL BE REJECTED.

Vacancy Information:
The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill Deputy District Attorney I vacancies in the District Attorney's Office throughout Los Angeles County.

Tips and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please click here to review the Tips For Filing Your Online Application prior to submitting the application.

Social Security Number
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

No Sharing of User ID and Password
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Questions? Please contact us:
Exam Number: A9271J
Department Contact Name: Exams Unit
Department Contact Phone: (213) 257-2700
Department Contact Email: exams@da.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 257-2700
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2929
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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