Deputy District Attorney II Recruitment Open

June 16, 2025
Source: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/4963044/deputy-district-attorney-ii

As a Deputy District Attorney, you play a vital role in protecting public safety, advocating for victims, and ensuring that the law is applied with fairness, integrity, and accountability. 

The District Attorney’s Office currently has one (1) vacancy at the Deputy District Attorney II level. This position is a full-time, regular hire position. 

This position provides professional legal services in the preparation and prosecution of a variety of criminal and/or civil matters. Specifically, the position:

  • Advises law enforcement agencies in legal and evidentiary matters prior to the issuance of a complaint.
  • Approves or refuses the issuance of criminal complaints and petitions.
  • Assists police officers in drafting affidavits in support of a search warrant.
  • Prepares both misdemeanor and felony cases for jury trial and prosecutes these cases.
  • Interviews and advises complainants and witnesses.
  • Negotiates dispositional offers with defense attorneys.
  • Participates in reviews on criminal cases involving immigration and three strike issues.
  • Handles criminal court calendars and motions.
  • Researches, writes, and litigates pre-trial motions and does trial work for both misdemeanor and felony trial teams.
  • Provides research assistance to attorneys.
  • Handles writ and appeal work including conducting hearings in both the superior court, appellate division, court of appeal, and supreme court.
  • Researches and responds to post-conviction challenges.

Document Download: Open-Recruitment-Application-Instructions-accessible.pdf