Deputy District Attorney I/II/III

Are you passionate about justice and eager to make a significant impact in the legal arena? Join us at the Colusa County District Attorney's Office as a Deputy District Attorney, where you will play a pivotal role in upholding the law and ensuring public safety. As part of our dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to try criminal cases in the courts, advocate for victims, and prosecute offenders with integrity and diligence. This position isn't just about practicing law; it's about serving our community and making a real difference in Colusa County. If you're ready to bring your legal expertise to a dynamic environment where every case shapes the future of our county, we invite you to apply and join us in our pursuit of justice. To learn more about this position, please check out the job description pages HERE. 

This recruitment is open until filled. It is to your advantage to submit an application as soon as possible, as the recruitment may close at any time. 

What's this Job All About? 
As a Deputy District Attorney for Colusa County, you will be at the forefront of our legal system, handling criminal cases that directly impact our community's safety and well-being. Your role will involve prosecuting offenders, advocating for victims, and ensuring justice is served in our courts. You will work alongside a dedicated team of legal professionals, utilizing your expertise to investigate cases, present evidence, and uphold the law with integrity and fairness. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Colusa County, where every trial you lead contributes to the pursuit of justice and the protection of our community.

Do our values speak to you?

What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) – As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you – Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity – Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.

COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU!

Deputy District Attorney I/II: Receives direction from higher level Attorneys.

Deputy District Attorney III: Receives lead direction from the Chief Deputy District Attorney or District Attorney and exercises lead supervision over lower-level Attorneys.

Experience and Training Guidelines - Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Deputy District Attorney I

Education:

A Juris Doctor from a law school.

Deputy District Attorney II - in addition to the minimum requirements of the Deputy District Attorney I:

Experience:

One year experience equivalent to a Deputy District Attorney I in Colusa County, trying a full range of criminal cases.

Deputy District Attorney III - in addition to the minimum requirements of the Deputy District Attorney I:

Experience:

Salary information (Based on 37.5) hour work week
Deputy District Attorney I $6,353 - $10,416
Deputy District Attorney II $7,013 - $11,497
Deputy District Attorney III $7,742 - $12,691

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance (Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase.) The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15. 

• Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.
• Resumes are encouraged as attachments, but the online application must be completed in full.
• Meeting the requirements does not guarantee selection in the examination process.
• The information in this job bulletin is not a contract.
• Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.
• The county participates in E-Verify.
• Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.