Description:
Position/Program InformationWith 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.
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.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 (Download PDF reader)) to see a map of the county and the LADA offices county-wide). Click here (Download PDF reader) 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.
